Smithstreeter

Name: Smithstreeter
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ounce rye whiskey; 3/4 ounce Amaro Lucano; 1/2 ounce cold, strong coffee (preferably cold-brewed); 1/4 ounce Demerara syrup (see note); 2 dashes orange bitters; Tonic water; Swath of lemon peel (as much pith removed as possible)

Recipe from Brad Thomas Parsons

Adapted by Rosie Schaap

Updated June 10, 2024

Smithstreeter — Gentl and Hyers for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Angharad Bailey.

Total Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 4(35)
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Brad Thomas Parsons, the author of "Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs," created this invigorating highball that brings together an unexpected trio of ingredients: rye whiskey, Amaro Lucano and strong coffee. It’s a bold (and delicious) blend — and, thanks to the coffee, as good an afternoon pick-me-up as any drink that includes whiskey and amaro can reasonably be expected to be. —Rosie Schaap

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

1ounce rye whiskey
¾ounce Amaro Lucano
½ounce cold, strong coffee (preferably cold-brewed)
¼ounce Demerara syrup (see note)
2dashes orange bitters
Tonic water
Swath of lemon peel (as much pith removed as possible)

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until chilled, and strain into a highball glass filled with ice (preferably crushed, but cubes are fine). Top off with tonic water, and add more ice if needed. Garnish with lemon peel.

Tip

To make syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup of Demerara sugar and 1 cup of water to a simmer, stirring occasionally. When the mixture boils, remove from the heat. Let cool, then refrigerate in a sealed glass jar for up to a month.

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Karen Wynn7 years ago

Demerara syrup - This is like a simple syrup, but made with demerara or turbinado sugar that gives it more complexity of flavor, with rich, warm caramel notes. Mix 1 cup demerara or turbinado sugar with 1 cup water in a saucepan, stirring over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Keep in a closed jar in the refrigerator.

Gregory Hess6 years ago

I really enjoy this cocktail and make it often. Have had good luck subbing Averna for Lucano and/or honey syrup for Demerara syrup when needed. A very nice, sophisticated long sipper for when you can’t even look at another Tom Collins or G&T.

Karen Wynn7 years ago

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