Blinker
Rye, grapefruit and raspberry syrup. A tart Prohibition-era sour.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 30 ml Grapefruit juice
- 15 ml Raspberry syrup
- Grapefruit twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml grapefruit juice into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml raspberry syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Blinker
The Blinker appeared in Patrick Gavin Duffy's 1934 Official Mixer's Manual. It mixes rye, grapefruit and raspberry.
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Blinker FAQ
What's in a Blinker?
60 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml grapefruit juice, 15 ml raspberry syrup, garnished with grapefruit twist.
How strong is a Blinker?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Blinker?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Blinker in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
