A supercharged formula dating back to the halcyon days of New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel, the Chauncey stands out due to its unusual triple base: gin, whiskey, and Cognac in equal measure, along with vermouth and orange bitters. Waldorf Astoria Bar Book author Frank Caiafa encourages experimentation and personalization when approaching this recipe. Though he opts for a bold gin in the 96-proof Bowling and Burch, matched with the gentler H by Hine Cognac and Ragtime Rye, you can just as easily emphasize a big-flavor brandy or whiskey.
Chauncey
Frank Caiafa | New York
Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 3/4 ounce gin, preferably Bowling & Burch
- 3/4 ounce Cognac, preferably H by Hine
- 3/4 ounce rye, preferably Ragtime Rye cask strength
- 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Martini & Rossi
- 2 dashes orange bitters, preferably Regans'
Garnish: lemon or orange twist
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon or orange twist.