Red Hook
A modern Brooklyn riff born in the early 2000s at Milk & Honey — rye whiskey stirred with maraschino and punchy Punt e Mes for a bold, bittersweet masterpiece. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 0.5 oz Punt e Mes
- 0.5 oz Maraschino liqueur
- brandied cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside Italian charcuterie and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano, or with briny oysters—the maraschino's subtle sweetness and Punt e Mes bitters enhance umami-rich flavors.
Instructions
Add rye, Punt e Mes, and maraschino to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25-30 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a brandied cherry
Tips
Created by Enzo Errico at Milk & Honey in New York, circa 2003 Punt e Mes is a bitter vermouth — it gives this drink a sharper edge than a standard Manhattan Named after the Red Hook neighborhood in Brooklyn, following the borough-naming tradition