Adderly Cocktail

Pro tips

• Flame the orange twist over the drink surface to maximize aromatic oil release and visual presentation.
• Chill your mixing glass and serving glass beforehand to keep the cocktail properly cold when stirred.
• Use fresh lemon juice squeezed immediately before mixing—bottled juice degrades the citrus balance.
• Stir rather than shake this spirit-forward cocktail to maintain clarity and proper dilution without over-aerating.

Substitutions

• Straight rye whiskey → blended rye or bourbon (note: changes flavor profile and proof balance)
• Fresh lemon juice → lime juice (note: shifts acidity and citrus character, not traditional)
• Orange bitters → Angostura bitters (note: loses orange aromatics from the original recipe)

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger · strainer · lighter or matches (for flaming orange twist)

Can I make an Adderly Cocktail without maraschino liqueur?

Maraschino liqueur is core to the Adderly's flavor profile. Substituting with other liqueurs will create a different drink.

How do you flame an orange twist for garnish?

Express the orange oils over an open flame (lighter or match) held above the drink, allowing the oils to ignite briefly, then drop the twist into the cocktail.

What type of rye whiskey works best?

A straight rye whiskey with 50-60% ABV provides the best balance; avoid over-proof or heavily spiced variants that can overpower the maraschino.

Should I use fresh lemon juice or bottled?

Always use fresh-squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled juice lacks the brightness needed for this cocktail.

Is this cocktail served up or on the rocks?

The recipe does not specify; traditionally, cocktails with fresh citrus are served up (chilled, stirred, strained into a coupe), but serve according to preference.