Bringing the Algonquin Cocktail Back to Life

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Today we're making the Algonquin! This whiskey-based cocktail dates back to prohibition - and to be honest, I've never been a big fan. I like all the ingredients, and the original recipe is a simple build, but somehow the drink always felt a little flat to me. Turns out I'm not alone - plenty of bartenders have tried tweaking the formula to give it more character. So in this video, I'm sharing a few adjustments I've made to bring some life back into the Algonquin. Hope you enjoy this one. Cheers!

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Intro: 0:00
ZBiotics: 1:01
The History: 2:06
The Booze: 5:58
The Recipe: 7:53
Sips & Sign Off: 9:16

THE ALGONQUIN RECIPE 8:06
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Dry Sherry
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh pineapple juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
Pineapple wedges for garnish

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Members of Algonquin Round Table 1919: Unknown author - http://www.geocities.com/~jbenz/marxp... / Harpo Speaks, by Harpo Marx (1961), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:01 ZBiotics
02:06 The History
05:58 The Booze
07:53 The Recipe
09:16 Sips & Sign Off