The Old Pal is Harry McElhone’s Negroni Variation first published in his ABC’s Of Mixing Cocktails in 1922. Famously, McElhone was the proprietor of Harry’s American Bar in Paris and created a secret society of Barflies that may persist to this day. I still want to be the guy that opens the North American Chapter of Barflies. McElhone credits the inspiration for this drink to Paris Journalist William Robertson. His Old Pal.

Old Pal

Harry McElhone

Experience the allure of a classic cocktail with a fascinating history – "The Old Pal," Harry McElhone's exquisite Negroni variation dating back to 1922, published in his iconic book "ABC's Of Mixing Cocktails." Step into the world of secret societies and cocktail legends as McElhone, the renowned proprietor of Harry's American Bar in Paris, created a mysterious fellowship of Barflies. Become a part of this enchanting legacy by unlocking the North American Chapter of Barflies and savor the inspiration behind the concoction – credited to none other than Paris Journalist William Robertson, the original "Old Pal."

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Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

OZML

• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Rye Whiskey
• 1 oz Dry Vermouth

Garnish

• Orange Peel

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a stirring glass
• Stir until chilled (Approx. 45 seconds)
• Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora
• Garnish with an Orange Peel.
• Enjoy!

Keyword Campari, dry vermouth, harry mcelhone, Old Pal, Orange Peel, rye, rye whiskey, Whiskey