Rye Requiem

Manhattan & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Rye Requiem cocktail containing Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Rye, Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos, Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Rye or alternative
0.50 fl oz Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos or alternative
0.50 fl oz Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur or alternative
3.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Directions

Chill coupe glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass
Add ice to mixing glass
Stir well
Strain into chilled coupe glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Rye Requiem is a sophisticated symphony that marries the bold spice of American rye with the nutty complexity of Spanish sherry and herbal liqueur.

This amber-hued cocktail delivers a beautiful balance of warming rye spice, dry nuttiness from the Amontillado sherry, and subtle honeyed herbs from the Bénédictine, all unified by the aromatic depth of Angostura bitters. Relatively simple to make with just four ingredients, it requires only basic stirring technique, though precise measurements will reward you with perfect balance. The Rye Requiem shines as an elegant pre-dinner cocktail for autumn and winter evenings, or as a contemplative nightcap worth lingering over. Its complex flavor profile pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, charcuterie, or desserts featuring dried fruits and nuts. The orange zest garnish adds a bright aromatic top note that completes this refined cocktail, making it approachable for whiskey enthusiasts while offering enough complexity to intrigue seasoned cocktail connoisseurs.