Queens (cocktail)

The Queens is a classic cocktail, a variation on the Manhattan, that employs both sweet and dry vermouth. It typically consists of rye whiskey (or sometimes bourbon), sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange bitters. The proportions can vary depending on the desired balance of sweetness and dryness, but a common recipe calls for equal parts whiskey, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth, with a dash or two of orange bitters. It is usually served chilled, straight up in a cocktail glass or coupe, and garnished with a citrus peel, often an orange twist or lemon twist. The exact origin of the Queens cocktail is somewhat murky, but it likely emerged in the early 20th century, possibly around the same time as other borough-themed cocktails like the Brooklyn and the Bronx.