Hunter
Rye whiskey with cherry liqueur. Simple, rich and strong.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 34% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 15 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use a good cherry liqueur.
About the Hunter
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.
Hunter FAQ
What's in a Hunter?
60 ml rye whiskey, 15 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Hunter?
About 34% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Hunter?
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 Hunter in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
