Garnish:
Orange zest twist (expressed & discarded) and skewered Luxardo Maraschino cherry
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey |
1 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
1/2 fl oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
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Review:
Not so imperfect – indeed this is one of the most delicious Manhattans I've had the pleasure of drinking.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Frank Caiafa, bars manager of the celebrated Peacock Alley and La Chine restaurants at New York's The Waldorf Astoria Hotel from 2005 until its closure.
Manhattan cocktail history
Nutrition:
One serving of Not So Perfect Manhattan contains 206 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.9 standard drinks
- 25.41% alc./vol. (50.82° proof)
- 26.8 grams of pure alcohol
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