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Made Man

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (130)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1/2 fl oz Yellow Chartreuse (or génépy liqueur)
1/2 fl oz Cherry (brandy) liqueur
1/6 fl oz Fernet Branca liqueur
1/3 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Michelangelo Coppa 225ml

Prepare

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

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Made Man contains 217 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 30.18% alc./vol. (60.37° proof)
  • 27.2 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a drink created by Ali Reynolds at Hawksmoor, London, England where this drink is described as being "A variation on the Manhattan that Mad Men and Goodfellas would have enjoyed at the end of a hard day's work."

Review

Fernet Branca adds an almost smoky note to the rye whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse and cherry brandy combo. A great bittersweet after-dinner digestif.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Very intense, which I do prefer in a stirred drink. The Fernet is surprisingly prominent, perhaps accentuated by the Strega substitute for the Yellow Chartreuse. Also surprised by how the Sangue Morlacco sweetness seems muffled by the bitter elements (still detect its cherry essence though). The Toscano I just smoked is still heavy on my palate, so maybe my senses are too whacked. Adding this to my library nonetheless.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
112.4 proof Willett 4-year rye in there as well. Forgot to mention.
score: 1
Marek Vranka
made this with bourbon and green chartreuse and was pleasantly surprised with the result, the aroma and taste were exquisite... will experiment with more smokey whisky next time
score: 2
Darrelle Bower
This is really good. We halved the fernet branca because we find the flavour unpleasant. It was sweet, but very drinkable
score: 0
Herbert Brant
Superb. Perfect color and mix of flavours for a cool Sunday afternoon in the Autumn. "Really Top-Drawer!"
score: 2
Steve Trax
Sweet and smooth.
score: 1
Patrick McGovern
Oh hell yes. In my top 5 season after season.
score: 1
Jeff Newcastle
I wasn’t expecting to like this but tried it based on the positive comments. Pleased I did, very good indeed, an enjoyable sipper. Just curious, is this cocktail called Mad Men or Made Men?
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was great. Was concerned it may be a bit sweet, but it was well balanced. Great for an aperitif.
score: 1
Mark Shah
Wow this is delicious!
score: 2

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