Our Drink in History is The Greenpoint, relative of the Brooklyn cocktail, named for the popular neighborhood in the borough.
As part of New York’s “neighborhood” of cocktails like the Manhattan and the Bronx, The Greenpoint is a riff on the Brooklyn cocktail (essentially a Manhattan meets Martinez, made with rye, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and Amer Picon—a French aperitif that can be substituted with a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters).
Conceived at NYC’s renowned Milk & Honey bar by Michael McIlroy in 2006, The Greenpoint is sweeter than its local counterparts and made with rye, sweet vermouth, and yellow Chartreuse in exchange for the Maraschino and French aperitif.
Like the neighborhood itself, its eponymous cocktail is a bit of old school flair mixed with modern whimsy. One establishment in the area that takes great pride in its twist on The Greenpoint is Sereneco , a sophisticated all-day restaurant that serves seasonal New American fare in a bright and airy space.
Owner and beverage Director Billy Van Dolsen with Executive Chef Dennis Hong create a menu that walks the line between approachable and elevated.
Their inspiration behind Sereneco’s Greenpoint not only comes from the bar’s obvious location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, but also from a love of the classic cocktails itself. “At Sereneco we love the classic Greenpoint cocktail,” says Van Dolsen “and given that we’re based in Greenpoint Brooklyn, we thought it would be interesting to make our own version!”
For Sereneco’s riff on this classic, replacing rye whiskey as the base, blended Japanese whiskey is used, which provides additional complexity and smoky notes to the drink. They also use Carpano Antica vermouth, which is richer and more complex than a traditional sweet vermouth. This adds body and interest to the drink.
The bar program also features the Sereneco Derby made with bourbon, rosemary, honey, and grapefruit. The bar also celebrates several New York State-produced gins, including Greenhook Ginsmiths, New York Distilling Company, and Neversink paired with botanically compatible tonics and garnishes.
Photos by Briana Balducci and Nicole Franzen
The Greenpoint
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Japanese blended whiskey
- 3/4 oz Carpano Antica vermouth
- 1/2 oz yellow chartreuse
Preparation: Stir ingredients together with ice and double strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with lemon zest.
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Source: Mixology News
