Boothby

Boothby

A classic rye whiskey cocktail with a sparkling Champagne twist.

Origin: United States
Glass: Coupe Glass
Difficulty: Medium
Strength: Strong
Base Liquor: Whiskey

Ingredients

Drink Ingredients

  • Rye Whiskey
    2 oz
  • Sweet Vermouth
    1 oz
  • Angostura Bitters
    2 dashes
  • Orange Bitters
    2 drops
  • Champagne
    1 oz

Garnishes

  • Maraschino Cherry
    1

Steps

  1. Add Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and Orange Bitters to a Mixing Glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass and top with Champagne.
  4. Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.

About

The Boothby is a pre-Prohibition cocktail that originated at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco around 1910, created by William 'Cocktail' Boothby. Essentially a Manhattan with a sparkling touch, the Boothby adds a splash of brut Champagne to the classic combination of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, offering a light, effervescent finish. Boothby himself was a notable figure in the bartending world, known for his creativity and influence in San Francisco's cocktail culture. His book, 'Cocktail Boothby’s American Bar-Tender,' was one of the first cocktail manuals on the West Coast, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of American mixology. The Boothby cocktail remains a timeless tribute to his contributions, perfect for those who enjoy the depth of a Manhattan with a refreshing twist of bubbles.

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