Diamondback
Rye, apple brandy and yellow Chartreuse. Strong, herbal and rich.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 35% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Rye whiskey
- 22.5 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 22.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml rye whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Stir long. It needs the dilution.
About the Diamondback
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Diamondback FAQ
What's in a Diamondback?
45 ml rye whiskey, 22.5 ml apple brandy (calvados), 22.5 ml yellow chartreuse, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Diamondback?
About 35% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 3.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Diamondback?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Diamondback in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
