Rat Pack Manhattan

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
½ shot Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge BUY
1½ shot Bourbon whiskey
¾ shot Martini Rosso vermouth BUY
¾ shot Martini Extra Dry vermouth BUY
3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
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How to make:

Chill glass, add Grand Marnier, swirl to coat and then DISCARD. STIR other ingredients with ice and strain into liqueur coated glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist & Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Comment:

A twist on the classic Manhattan.

Origin:

Created in 2000 by Wayne Collins at High Holborn, London, England. Originally Wayne used different whiskies to represent each of the Rat Pack crooners. The wash of Grand Marnier was for Sammy Davis, the wild card of the bunch.

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