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Mexican in Manhattan
I tried making my usual Sweet Manhattan but with añejo tequila as the base spirit and it was not half bad, but there's something about tequila that says...
Mookie
26th March at 00:39
this might be my favorite use of bianco vermouth yet!
12th December 2025 at 19:02
Much, much darker than the picture. I did use Ango and a lavender tincture instead. Eitherways, delicious and complex. Lavender and agave as always are meant to go together. The Bianco Vermouth just balances everything well.
1st May 2025 at 13:18
We begin to suspect that our good host has an affinity with and intuitive feel for Martini style drinks, in particular. We thought this one excellent, although admittedly we favour Martinis with vermouth bianco. Anyway, bravo.
1st May 2025 at 13:22
btw does the website's sweet versus dry/sour scale for each cocktail make much sense when it comes to Martinis? We understand that, in the case of a Martini, the opposite of dry is wet, not sweet.
2nd July 2022 at 00:20
This is amazing. The anejo tequila and maraschino work perfectly with the white vermouth. The lavender bitters adds and interesting floral and herbal hints. Thanks Simon. Your cocktails always rank high with us.
Was perfect as an aperitif, but it could be used as an afternoon sipper.
Was perfect as an aperitif, but it could be used as an afternoon sipper.
3rd July 2022 at 09:11
Many thanks, John.
14th May 2022 at 19:19
Any thoughts on whether this would work with Reposado tequila rather than Anejo?
15th May 2022 at 07:23
It would work but would be a different cocktail and depending on your reposado, perhaps a tad sweeter.
4th May 2022 at 02:11
A few drops of lavender bitters can go a long way but three dashes are perfectly balanced in this cocktail. Noticed a woody pine foundation under the floral lavender flavors.
The tequila and vermouth blend seamlessly, no small thanks to the maraschino liqueur. Think I'll have another.
The tequila and vermouth blend seamlessly, no small thanks to the maraschino liqueur. Think I'll have another.