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Maloney No. 2
A riff on a Sweet Manhattan with high-strength bourbon conscripted to resist domination by an alliance of carciofo amaro and rosso vermouth. The bourbon...
Werd Bmocsil
16th November at 01:36
My first time with Cynar (and Dolin Rouge), and I would definitely have it again. As others have said, this may be sweet if you are a "dry" Manhattan fan, but I found it delicious.
11th October at 03:47
Okay, that was amazing, with Amaro Nonino.
Everything else tames the Wild Turkey and brings the drink into a center that is very well balanced.
Might use lemon zest next time.
Everything else tames the Wild Turkey and brings the drink into a center that is very well balanced.
Might use lemon zest next time.
11th October at 03:51
Oh, and Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
20th September at 10:50
This one proved too sweet for my palate - a bit like drinking a jar of strawberry jam. Admittedly, the vermouth I had to hand was alla vaniglia style (Carpano Antica Formula). I might try with a dry vermouth, which would bring it closer to a Brooklyn. Has anyone given that a go?
16th November at 01:45
I can see the Maraschino being pretty strong for some palates, so maybe try reducing that to 5ml.
I have 4 sweet Vermouths*, and I sampled each the other day to try detecting differences. Perhaps try Dolin Rouge, as I found it less sweet, and with more acidic wine flavor.
For reference, the others were Cocchi, Carpano Antica, and Contratto Rosso.
* Is this a problem? 🧐
I have 4 sweet Vermouths*, and I sampled each the other day to try detecting differences. Perhaps try Dolin Rouge, as I found it less sweet, and with more acidic wine flavor.
For reference, the others were Cocchi, Carpano Antica, and Contratto Rosso.
* Is this a problem? 🧐
7th September at 22:02
I used cocchi do torino which seemed to play really well with the cynar, which I thought was too strong at the first sip but the drink felt perfectly balanced after that.
30th August at 02:59
Bumped up the bout a bit with Old Grand Dad 114° and Cynar 70, what a knockout! I've kind'a got a love hate relationship with Manhattans and this one is lovely. Also it got better and better as the ice melted. Storico, Luxardo, and the fabulous orange zest.♡
23rd November 2024 at 18:31
Really excellent and a new favorite. It’s as if these ingredients were meant to be mixed with each other. Made with OGD 100, Cocchi di Torino, Cynar 33, Luxardo maraschino.
7th December 2024 at 16:47
Simon, please note variation Five Keys. I prefer the Maloney No. 2, but both are excellent.
20th November 2024 at 03:09
Really liked. Thought it was missing something but couldn't put my finger on it. Tried a dash of chocolate bitters and liked. Very close to exceptional.
13th November 2024 at 16:33
Delicious I subbed Tempua Fugit Gran Classico for Cynar
13th November 2024 at 02:03
Pretty close to the Little Italy. I like this drink better. Both pack a punch.
11th November 2024 at 13:41
A solid Manhattan riff. I didn’t have Cynar, so I used Fernet as a substitute- seemed to work well as the bittering agent.
8th November 2024 at 21:42
Well balanced.