Anejo Manhattan

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Patrón Añejo tequila
5⁄6 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of salami wrapped skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with salami wrapped skewered cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

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Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10
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Review:

Añejo tequila rather than American whiskey dominates this Manhattan riff.

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Variant:

Bitter with chocolate-mole bitters in place of aromatic and orange bitters.

History:

A much-adapted version of a recipe created by Ryan Magarian, Seattle, USA. Ryan's original recipe called for the addition of Licor 43 liqueur.
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Nutrition:

One serving of Anejo Manhattan contains 170 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 25.96% alc./vol. (25.96° proof)
  • 22.2 grams of pure alcohol

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Diane Denison’s Avatar Diane Denison
20th February at 23:22
I was out of Angostura Bitters, so I used Hella Aromatic bitters instead. Worked really well. The classic Manhattan is a favorite for me, but substituting a good Anejo tequila is a brilliant twist. Loved it.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
25th September 2023 at 00:07
Had again, but this time using the option of all chocolate mole bitters instead. Wonderful also. Slight hint of chocolate and a bit more of an aperitif. Both are wonderful.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
20th July 2022 at 00:20
Outstanding aperitif. Anejo tequila adds a wonderful flavour as does the bitters. Would highly recommend.
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Dave Smith’s Avatar Dave Smith
10th January 2022 at 02:04
An excellent cocktail. The aged anejo blends well with sweet vermouth, actually better than a Manhattan with bourbon. Both bitters are a good touch.
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Chris Colvin’s Avatar Chris Colvin
15th January 2021 at 18:54
I've just made this using Storywood sherry cask Tequila, put hairs on your chest ha. Must try with the Licor 43, would tame it slightly.
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