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The Algonquin is a classic cocktail made from rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice. It is commonly shaken or stirred with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass, although published recipes use different proportions and garnishes. The drink is named for New York City's Algonquin Hotel and is associated with the early twentieth-century American cocktail tradition, but its exact origin is not firmly established.
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What ingredients are in an Algonquin cocktail?
The classic Algonquin combines rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice. Published recipes vary in proportions and may use different garnishes.
Why is the cocktail called the Algonquin?
The drink is named for New York's Algonquin Hotel. The supplied description does not provide a confirmed creation date or identify the original bartender.
Is an Algonquin cocktail shaken or stirred?
It can be shaken or stirred with ice and then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The choice depends on the recipe and the texture the bartender wants to create.
What kind of whiskey is used in an Algonquin?
Rye whiskey is the standard whiskey specified for the drink. Its spicy character balances the dry vermouth and the sweeter fruit notes from pineapple juice.
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