American Trilogy Whiskey cocktail in a Rocks glass
Whiskey

American Trilogy

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~4 min
1 serving
Rocks glass

Ingredients

  • 1 oz (30 ml) Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz (30 ml) Apple Brandy
  • 0.25 oz (7½ ml) Demerara Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Servings:
1

Select an ingredient to see substitution options:

  • BourbonClose match

    Sweeter and less spicy.

  • Canadian WhiskyClose match

    Lighter bodied with mild rye notes.

  • Aromatic BittersClose match

    Any aromatic bitters works.

  • Peychaud's BittersPartial match

    More floral and anise driven.

Garnish: Orange peel

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Express an orange peel over the top and rest it on the ice.

Barkeep's Notes

Two American spirits in one glass: spicy rye and mellow apple brandy over demerara. A modern classic that tastes like the country's whiskey heritage distilled into one pour.

Estimated: ~149 cal|~28.6% ABV

Estimates are approximate and for informational purposes only. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Please drink responsibly. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol.

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