Thad Vogler, an owner of two San Francisco restaurant-bars, is a big believer in simplicity in cocktails, keeping the number of ingredients to a minimum. The Whist, drawn from “The Savoy Cocktail Book,” which was published in 1930, fits that profile. If the recipe is simple, the rewards are complex, owing to the variegated nuances found in all three liquors. It also shows how a little Calvados can go a long way in terms of flavor. Take this drink toward the end of your evening, as it is potent.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces aged (5-year-old) rum
  • ¾ ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • ½ ounce Calvados
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)

      148 calories; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 1 milligram sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

1 drink

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

About 2 minutes

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