City Slicker

Elevate your cocktail game with the sophisticated yet approachable "City Slicker," a rye whiskey-based cocktail that strikes the perfect balance between bold and refreshing. This handcrafted libation combines the richness of rye whiskey and sweet vermouth with the bright citrusy zing of fresh lemon juice, subtly sweetened by a touch of simple syrup. A couple of dashes of Angostura bitters add depth and complexity, while the aromatic lemon twist garnish completes this modern classic. Prepared in just five minutes, this elegant drink is a versatile choice for cocktail hour, a dinner party, or a relaxing evening in. Serve it in a chilled coupe or old-fashioned glass over ice for a refined finish that will impress any guest. Keywords: rye whiskey cocktail, City Slicker recipe, classic cocktail, whiskey drinks, citrus cocktail ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

2 oz Rye whiskey
1 oz Sweet vermouth
0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz Simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 cup Ice
1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice.

Step 2

Add 2 oz of rye whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, 0.75 oz of fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz of simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker.

Step 3

Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

Step 4

Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass or an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.

Step 5

Garnish with a lemon twist by twisting it over the drink to release essential oils, then placing it on the rim or in the drink.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(244.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	199.6

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2.6mg	0%
Iron 0.0mg	0%
Potassium 36.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.7%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 97.6%