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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
21st January at 04:09
Buffalo Trace, Carpano Antica, Martini & Rossi Dry White, Angostura Orange Bitters. A lovely change from the standard Manhattan. For those who think it too sweet, perhaps swap a Tequila Reposado for the Bourbon.
24th November 2023 at 08:14
Delicious, but too sweet for my taste when compared head to head with the Perfect version.
I had only Punt e Mes rosso in the fridge so perhaps another variety would be better?
I had only Punt e Mes rosso in the fridge so perhaps another variety would be better?
23rd October 2024 at 14:51
Punt e Mes and Noilly Prat dry proved too bitter for me, but I was all-in on your suggestion to use the former (a long-time favorite). Basic Cinzano Rosso (and Ango orange) seemed to work best, according to my notes.
3rd April 2023 at 07:21
We second the recent Hinojos verdict. This ratio works better than the standard 1:1 ratio of sweet:dry vermouth in a "perfect." I used Cocchi vermouths di Torino and cask-strength Stranahan's Rocky Mountain Single-Malt whiskey, which lists a very respectable if implausibly precise 109.87 proof on the label. This meant extra stirring with ice for dilution and serving over jumbo ice cubes in DOF glasses. Dropped the expressed orange twists into the glasses. A winner.
31st March 2023 at 04:29
This was perfect for us. Used California Bourbon at 90 proof. Not too sweet. Wonderful as an evening sipper. Perfectly balanced and drinks very easy.
But it was a reminder that I need to get more Angostura Orange bitters; the FB Orange bitters isn't to my liking.