Classic Manhattans
Classic Manhattans

Classic Manhattan recipes

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Dry Manhattan

A bone dry Manhattan for those with dry palates. If you like Dry Martinis then be sure to try one of these.
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Perfect Manhattan

The medium-dry version of the classic Manhattan cocktail.
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Sweet Manhattan

I prefer my Manhattans served Sweet, or Perfect at a push. The Manhattan is complex, challenging and moreish. Best of all, it's available in a style to
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Not So Perfect Manhattan

Not so imperfect – indeed this is one of the most delicious Manhattans I've had the pleasure of drinking.
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High Ryeser

With thanks to Bob Cook, a Discerning Drinker, who on 27th October 2020 left a comment with the recipe for this delicious high-proof whiskey, equal parts
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Petite Manhattan

A bite-sized Sweet Manhattan.
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Fourth Regiment

My previous recipe for this vintage riff on a Manhattan followed the classic two-part whiskey (split 3:1 between bourbon and rye) to one-part vermouth
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Portobello Star Manhattan

Rye based (originally Jim Beam) perfectly served with dry vermouth and Antica Formula
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Manhattan Island

A twist on the classic Harvard, or brandy-based Sweet Manhattan.
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Matejcek Manhattan

A rye-based Perfect Manhattan with an optional lift from maraschino syrup.
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Red Manhattan

The tannins from the splash of red wine add complexity and depth of flavour to this Sweet Manhattan.
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Reverse Manhattan

This Reverse Sweet Manhattan is a delicious aperitivo while a regular Sweet Manhattan is more a late-night affair.
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Metropolitan (1993)

A Cosmopolitan with more than a hint of berry fruit.
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New York City Cocktails

The world city of cocktails is, and pretty much always has been, New York. (I'd argue London during Prohibition and the 1990s). NYC comprises five boroughs,
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Manhattan (Sweet)

I prefer my Manhattans served Sweet, or Perfect at a push. The Manhattan is complex, challenging and moreish. Best of all, it's available in a style to
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