Stiletto Manhattan

Serve in Coupe glass...
2	fl oz	Jack Daniel's Old No.7 Brand
½	fl oz	Disaronno Originale amaretto
¾	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry
1	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist (discarded) & cherry on stick

Comment:

Many make this drink with 1 shot of amaretto and 1/2 dry vermouth and as you’d expect the result is sweet with amaretto predominating. This 2013 formula by yours truly (Simon Difford) is more in the style of a traditional Sweet Manhattan.

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