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Waldorf Cocktail
Posted: July 28, 2026
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The Waldorf Cocktail is a pre-Prohibition Manhattan variant that stirs rye whiskey with sweet vermouth, absinthe, and orange bitters into a stirred, spirit-forward classic of exceptional depth. Named for the legendary New York hotel, it balances the warmth of rye with the herbaceous bite of absinthe and the citrus brightness of orange bitters.
Instructions
- Combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and orange bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 25 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.