A light yellow cocktail in a coupe glass

Diamondback
Cocktail Recipe

Spicy
Herbal
Fruity

The Diamondback combines rye whiskey, apple brandy and yellow Chartreuse to create a bold, herbaceous cocktail with plenty of character. Rich, complex and surprisingly balanced, it's the kind of drink that often becomes a favourite among those looking to explore beyond the usual whiskey classics.

Ingredients

  • Rye whiskey
    50ml
  • Apple brandy
    Calvados or Applejack
    20ml
  • Yellow Chartreuse
    15ml
  • Ice

Number of servings

01

Equipment

  • Nick & Nora or coupe glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Spoon
  • Cocktail strainer

Bartender tip: To serve a crisp, cold Diamondback with minimal water, focus on avoiding dilution. Chill your glass, use large ice cubes, and stir for 20 seconds.

A bartender mixes a Diamondhead cocktail in a tall glass with a long spoon.
Method
STEP 01
Pour
Add the whiskey, brandy and Chartreuse to a mixing glass filled with ice
STEP 02
Stir
Stir for around 20-30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted
STEP 03
Strain
Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass

Unapologetically bold, the Diamondback is where whiskey takes a walk on the wilder side.

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