High Cotton is a modern classic cocktail featuring rye whiskey balanced with Pimm's No. 1 Cup and Dubonnet Rouge, finished with peach bitters and a lemon twist for elegant complexity.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with
lemon and mint.
Cocktails are best consumed immediately after preparation; store unopened bottles of rye, Pimm's, and Dubonnet at room temperature.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger
Pimm's No. 1 Cup is a gin-based liqueur with botanicals, spices, and fruit flavors, commonly used in British cocktails and aperitifs.
Yes. Dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, or Lillet Blanc work as substitutes, though each will shift the flavor profile slightly.
Serve over ice in a cocktail glass or coupe. Chill the glass beforehand for best results.
Use a standard straight rye whiskey at 80-100 proof; higher-proof ryes add more spice and backbone to balance the liqueurs.
Mix the spirit base without ice, refrigerate up to 2 hours; add ice and garnish fresh when serving to preserve carbonation and herb aroma.
