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Hunter

Hunter

Classic

Rye whiskey and cherry liqueur, stirred and served up.

NightcapSpirit-ForwardFruityVintage
3 minEasyStrong

Peppery rye against dark, bittersweet cherry. Dry-leaning, rich, and fruitier than it looks, with a long warm finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Cherry Heering
  • Maraschino cherry · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the rye and cherry liqueur to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

The Story

The Hunter is a short, two-ingredient mix of rye whiskey and cherry liqueur, a mid-20th-century bar-book staple. Cherry Heering is the traditional choice, and the drink shows how little rye needs to be dressed up.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Maraschino cherry