Old Mate
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Created by Shawn C. in Fresno, CA, in 2024: equal parts rye whiskey, dry vermouth and Okar Island Bitter, stirred and finished with a lemon twist. Dry and bitter, with the rye holding it together.
Similar names: Check Mate
Shawn C. of Fresno, California, created Old Mate in 2024 as a variation on the Old Pal, using Okar Island Bitter to bring in Australian tastes. Before settling on the name, the creator consulted Steve Roennfeldt on whether it would land poorly in Australia, and received the go-ahead.
Method
Stirred
Glass
cocktail
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Ingredients
Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/4
30 ml
30 ml
~100 proof range
1 twst
30 ml
or other quality dry vermouth
🌱 Vegan🌾 Contains gluten🍷 Contains sulphites
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AdInstructions
- Combine ingredients over ice
- Pour through a strainer into a cold cocktail glass
- Twist an orange peel to release oils into the drink and discard
- Garnish accordingly