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McKinley's Delight
A cherry brandy influenced Sweet Manhattan with extra complexity courtesy of a dash of absinthe
Scott McIsaac
18th April at 22:16
My favorite Manhattan is 2:1 whiskey to vermouth, with a barspoon of syrup from the cherry jar. After trying this, it's similar, but I think I prefer the cherry syrup to Cherry Heering. The absinthe does add a little extra zing, but I think I prefer angostura bitters too. This one's worth a try, but it's not going to replace my favorite.