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The Algonquin (Anders' Version)

Prohibition | Sour | from Anders Erickson

The drink is believed to have been named after the Algonquin Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where it was likely first created. The hotel grew famous for many of its patrons, particularly those of the Algonquin Round Table, an informal social club of writers, critics, actors and other cultural luminaries of the era, including Dorothy Parker, Harpo Marx, Blyth Daly, George S. Kaufman, Franklin Pierce Adams, and many others. Ironically, the group peaked during the years marked by Prohibition, of which the Algonquin Hotel’s owner, Frank Case, was a vocal supporter—Case prohibited alcohol service at the hotel in 1917, three years prior to it being outlawed.

Ingredients

Amount Ingredient Brand
1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 12 oz / 113 ml Rye Rittenhouse 100 Proof
12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml White Vermouth Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry
14 oz / 6 ml 12 oz / 9 ml 12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml Amontillado Sherry Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry
34 oz / 19 ml 1 18 oz / 28 ml 1 12 oz / 38 ml 2 14 oz / 56 ml Fresh Pineapple Juice  
14 oz / 6 ml 12 oz / 9 ml 12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml Fresh Lemon Juice  
14 oz / 6 ml 12 oz / 9 ml 12 oz / 13 ml 34 oz / 19 ml Rich Demerara Syrup  

Notes

Rye

Sherry

White vermouth

Double strained

Nick and nora

Pineapple slice

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