Old Pal

Name: Old Pal
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Rye whiskey (50% alc./vol.) — 30 ml; Red bitter (e.g., Campari) — 30 ml; Dry vermouth — 15 ml; Bianco vermouth — 15 ml

A bitter and sweet cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 23.3%

Ingredients

~179 kcal per serving

Servings

Rye whiskey (50% alc./vol.)30 ml
Red bitter (e.g., Campari)30 ml
Dry vermouth15 ml
Bianco vermouth15 ml

Garnish

Orange slice

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: Rye whiskey 30 mlRed bitter 30 mlDry vermouth 15 mlBianco vermouth 15 ml
Strain into the ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice)
Garnish with an orange slice

History

The Old Pal is a rye whiskey variation of the Boulevardier, first mentioned in 1927. It’s a dry, bitter spirituous classic balancing rye, bitter liqueur, and vermouth for a crisp and complex flavor profile. Named after a sports editor’s nickname, this cocktail reflects early 20th-century cocktail culture and remains a sophisticated choice for lovers of balanced, bittersweet drinks.