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Old Hickory

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage

4.2 71 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Vermouth alla vaniglia
1 oz Dry vermouth
4 dash Creole bitters
2 dash Orange bitters

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

13.8% alc./vol. · 0.8 standard drinks · 108 calories

History

Creole and orange bitters balance rich sweet vermouth; a great aperitivo.

Maxwell Britten created this drink in 2017 at Maison Premiere in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. His cocktail is a variation on the Old Hickory from Stanley Clisby Arthur's 1937 book, Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em. Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the USA, serving from 1829 to 1837, was known as 'Old Hickory'. He founded the Democratic Party. Prior to his presidency, Jackson served as a U.S. army general. In 1812, against orders, he led his soldiers on a long march from New Orleans to Nashville. His strict discipline and resolve earned him the nickname 'Hickory' from his men, a name that persisted and evolved into 'Old Hickory'. According to the book Famous Old New Orleans Drinks, "When General Andrew Jackson was in New Orleans helping pirate Jean Lafitte win the Battle of New Orleans in the winter of 1814-15, this was his favourite tipple." Old Hickory Cocktail 1 pony French vermouth 1 pony Italian vermouth 1 dash orange bitters 2 dashes Peychaud bitters Instructions: Combine the two vermouths in a mixing glass. Add the orange bitters and Peychaud bitters. Fill with ice cubes and stir thoroughly. Strain into a serving glass. Express the oil from a piece of lemon peel over the drink, then drop it in. While tradition, which is old but unverified, suggests this was General Andrew Jackson's preferred drink during the winter of 1814-15 in New Orleans, assisting pirate Jean Laffite in the Battle of New Orleans, it can be assured that this "Old Hickory" cocktail will not be as harsh on the palate as "Old Hickory" Jackson was on the British on that significant Eighth of January.

Created by Maxwell Britten