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Boothby

A pre-Prohibition classic created by William 'Cocktail Bill' Boothby in San Francisco circa 1908. A Manhattan riff topped with Champagne — rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a sparkling finish.

Prep5 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 oz brut Champagne, chilled

Instructions

  1. 1. Combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and both bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2. Stir until well-chilled, about 20 seconds.
  3. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. 4. Top with chilled brut Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.

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