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Redwood Heights
A gin-laced, freshening herbal alternative to a late-night Sweet Manhattan
Tomasso
4th July at 00:41
I really like this. I agree that as it sits over the 3hrs it’s gonna take me to drink a double, it really develops. I used Bombay London Dry…I’m an aspiring mixologist…altho I this this drink is awesome (I used the Dolin sweet vermouth) with keeping with the CA tradition of an east coast classic…I should have used the Gray Whale…a tick more sweet from the gin could have brightened it up a bit. That being said…I love this drink.
30th May at 21:12
Gin plus sweet vermouth plus amaro is always a winning combination and this is no exception. The gin and vermouth bring up the front with the cynar and pastis rounding out the back, lovely.
14th May at 00:41
As other folks state, it's better as it warms up. But it's surprising how the vermouth and Cynar kind of obliterate the gin flavor.
18th May at 02:35
Try it with a more flavorful gin like Nolets. Maybe you’ll find that more appealing!
20th April at 02:48
Flavors very muted for me. Dull.
27th March at 22:09
Looked like a Little Italy Riff & I love the Little Italy. Therefore, I was all in. However, even though I used a Torino Vermouth, as well as having sweetness from the Cynar, this was a very dry cocktail for me. I ended up adding some Gran Marnier & imo, liked it much better.
I think an Old Tom Gin would work better in this drink. Ransom Old Tom would be my recommendation
I think an Old Tom Gin would work better in this drink. Ransom Old Tom would be my recommendation
16th March at 12:32
Ran out of vermouth Di Torino so did a slightly ‘inside out’ version with 30 Cardamaro, 20 Campari. Wondered whether the absinthe and orange bitters might be over-egging the pudding, but they worked really well!
21st March at 14:06
Remade to spec, including fresh bottle of Cocchi VdT. Used several sprays for glass prep instead of dashes. Incredibly aromatic cocktail - fresh navel Orange helped - and wonderful depth and richness of flavour. Five stars indeed!
13th March at 03:02
Wasn't sure at first sip (sometimes the chill seems to supress certain flavors) but this one just got better and better as it warmed up. Bravo Mr. Blumberg ! ☆☆☆☆☆♡
21st March at 14:08
Yes, agreed re the warming up! Tho I did feel there was a balance point, as the bitter flavours slightly started to overpower the botanicals and aromatics. Great cocktail tho.
9th March at 04:01
Great balance and lovely muted subtlety. My daughter loves a wet Martini but is not keen on a Manhattan...I might offer her one of these; it may change her mind.
9th March at 03:15
Just made one myself with Nolets gin, Carpano Antica Formula and Grande Absente absinthe. Also worth a try! Really appreciate the feedback!
8th March at 01:44
Oh Yeh !! I'm liking this one !!
I'm using a personal favorite gin: Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz. And Punt e Mes instead of the noted vermouth (which I do not have).
This cocktail is now on my "make again and again" list !!
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I'm using a personal favorite gin: Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz. And Punt e Mes instead of the noted vermouth (which I do not have).
This cocktail is now on my "make again and again" list !!
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7th March at 20:21
All the right ingredients but the whole is less than the sum of its parts.
7th March at 19:09
Very nice! Love the color and clarity! I had Lazzaroni Amaro and Bombay Gin, used a cocktail spray-mister for the absinthe. Thought it might be on the bitter side with the Amaro but not at all. This will be one of my "Go-To's" The mouth feel was very nice as well. Salute'