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Charlie

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (66)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1/2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/4 fl oz Bols Black Raspberry Liqueur
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Coley Coupe Gold 6oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Charlie contains 198 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 29.58% alc./vol. (59.17° proof)
  • 24.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Created in 2009 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room in London England and named for Charlotte Ashburner, then Chambord liqueur's UK brand manager.

Review

A Sweet Manhattan with subtle blackberry and raspberry fruit. Despite the liqueur, this remains spirit-forward and relatively dry.

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Comments & Discussion

jill andrews
Spirit led but with delicious fruity backnotes.
score: 1
Chris Brislawn
Made this to spec with Cocchi Storico and Oregon Spirit Straight American Bourbon (Bend's finest; 94 proof). I thought the Chambord got somewhat lost in what is a fairly dry but otherwise conventional Manhattan so I increased it by 1/2 tsp to 2 tsp (1/3 oz, or 10 ml). Now the Chambord is more noticeable, making this a more distinctive Manhattan variation without making it particularly sweet. I also added a small piece of orange zest for garnish along with a Luxardo-cherry-on-a-sword. Very nice Manhattan variant.
score: 1
Jeremy Harrold
It delivers what you would expect from the ingredients…which is a bold, Manhattan-like drink. A good way to start an evening!
score: 1
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Had to improvise, used Sidetrack rasberry liqueur and a rather cheap bourbon, Lux Row Distillers' Ezra Brooks 99 and Cocchi Storico. Was excellent. Now that's a Manhattan I can get behind!
score: 0
Miguel Perales Premium Member
As a Bourbon guy, I really like this one. As has been stated, it is very Bourbon forward, so I would use a higher quality Bourbon and not a "mixer" one. Chambord not very prevalent for me. Has an "Old fashioned" feel to it.
score: 1
Bill Lennox
Very much bourbon led, but the additions smooth off any rough bourbon edges and accentuate the fruity notes. Very good.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Great. The bourbon is pronounced, but it is a very spirit forward but subtle cocktail. Will have again.
score: 1
Richard Elgar Premium Member
Although I'm not convinced that the man himself would go for one of these, I'm making it tonight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Charlie George's iconic FA Cup Final-winning goal and celebration!
score: 1