Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof / 50% alc./vol.) |
| 5/6 fl oz | Martini Rosso sweet vermouth |
| 1/6 fl oz | Cherry Heering cherry brandy liqueur |
| 1 dash | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
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Review:
A cherry brandy influenced Sweet Manhattan with extra complexity courtesy of a dash of absinthe.
Variant:
Made with bourbon in place of straight rye whiskey.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 1896 at the bar in the old Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, this cocktail was named for President McKinley.
Nutrition:
There are approximately 170 calories in one serving of McKinley's Delight.
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