Townes Van Zandt

Rye whiskey stirred with dry vermouth, a touch of peach liqueur and Angostura bitters, then strained into a coupe under a long lemon twist. Peppery rye leads, with a gentle hint of stone fruit behind it.

Total time: 5 min
Serving: 1

Naturally sweet twist
Dry & aromatic

Gold-rimmed stemmed glass of pale sparkling drink with a silvered sprig, cranberries on a wooden tray and pink blossom behind — Sour meets Sweet Magic

Ingredients

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2 oz (60 ml) rye whiskey
¾ oz (22 ml) dry vermouth
¼ oz (7 ml) peach liqueur
2 dashes Angostura bitters
ice
long lemon twist, to garnish
2–3 Richberry halves

How to Make It

Stir
Stir the rye, vermouth, peach liqueur and bitters with ice in a mixing glass until well chilled.
Strain
Strain into a coupe glass.
Add the twist
Fold the lemon twist over the glass so its oils spray across the surface, rub it along the rim, then add it to the drink.
Add the Richberry twist
Just before your first sip, chew 2–3 Richberry halves gently and let them linger for about 30 seconds. Discard any pit, then taste how the sour notes turn sweet.

Richberry changes the taste, not the drink: a cocktail may taste softer, but it is just as strong. Please enjoy it responsibly.