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Diplomat

A fruity and dry fortified wine cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 14.9%

Ingredients

~122 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • Dry vermouthDry vermouth60 ml
  • Rosso vermouthRosso vermouth30 ml
  • Maraschino liqueurMaraschino liqueur5 ml
  • Orange bittersOrange bitters1 dash

Garnish

  • Orange twistOrange twist
  • Maraschino cherryMaraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Stir all ingredients with ice: Dry vermouth 60 ml · Rosso vermouth 30 ml · Maraschino liqueur 5 ml · Orange bitters 1 dash
  3. Fine strain into the chilled glass
  4. Express an orange twist over the cocktail and discard
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a skewer

History

The Diplomat is a vintage aperitif from the 1930s, rooted in London’s cocktail tradition and found in classic bar manuals of the era. It stands out for its aromatic dryness and gentle character, making it a graceful choice before dinner. Known for its elegant simplicity, the Diplomat is a perfect match for quiet moments or gatherings that call for understated sophistication.

Tags

  • Fortified wine
  • Manhattan
  • North America
  • Nightcap
  • Dinner party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Fruity
  • Dry

Tags

  • Fortified wine
  • Manhattan
  • North America
  • Nightcap
  • Dinner party
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Fruity
  • Dry

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