The Algonquin is a refined pre–mid-century classic created at New York’s Algonquin Hotel. It blends whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice into a dry-yet-tropical profile with a soft golden color and a silky shaken texture.
Shake whiskey, dry vermouth, and pineapple juice with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve with no garnish, as in the original classic recipe.
Served in a chilled martini glass with its natural pale-gold hue and a smooth, slightly opaque surface from the shaken pineapple juice. No garnish required.
Pairs well with salty or lightly spicy appetizers, grilled seafood, or cheese boards.
Created in the 1930s at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City, famously associated with the Algonquin Round Table of writers and artists.
Ideal for elegant evenings, intimate gatherings, or anyone who enjoys a classic whiskey cocktail with a subtle tropical twist.
Dry, lightly fruity, silky; whiskey warmth, vermouth herbal notes, and a gentle pineapple acidity.
Cultured, understated, literary — a cocktail with old-school New York charm.
Swap blended whiskey for rye whiskey to make the drink sharper and spicier.
18%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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