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This Manhattan-like cocktail is rightly recognised as being a contemporary classic cocktail. Also great served on-the-rocks in an old-fashioned glass. Previous...
Toby James
4th December at 05:30
Been a big fan of the 4:2:1 rocks version. Just tried swapping in 100 proof applejack (Laird's) with the 10:3:2 proportions, rocks again, and it's pretty good. IDK, could play around a bit but better than a brandy manhattan to this DD.
14th June at 12:17
Went back to the original version. I can see the reason for tweaking back the rye and Luxardo, but I really enjoyed the directness of the rye and sweet fruity maraschino. Very warming and flavoursome. Room for both versions I guess.
18th June at 13:53
Further experimentation with this one. It really is a cracker of a cocktail and allows for play 😉. Sazerac rye and carpano this evening. 10ml Luxardo is spot on. Definitely a favourite Manhattan.
14th June at 12:20
On the rocks was also excellent!
7th May at 23:30
Made from Book recipe which slightly differs from this site….such a wonderful drink …only some of my top ten favorite ingredients…sip and enjoy….!
8th May at 05:55
Thanks, Dave. For reference for others, I have added our previous recipe above.
21st February at 12:34
Not exactly textbook, but I do find adding a dash of angostura and/orange bitters, especially when served old fashioned style, adds an aroma and taste component that aids deliciousness.
20th January at 03:08
Punt e mes is great, but if you're like me and don't like to keep multiple open bottles of vermouth in the fridge, you can get something very close by adding quina liquor or frankly any bitter amaro to your regular sweet vermouth of choice.
11th November 2023 at 09:31
Made this a few times over the years and wasn't sufficiently pleased... tonight I tried 4:2:1 with Elijah Craig straight rye; turned out the best expression. (11 Nov 2023, 4:30a)
13th September 2023 at 08:49
have prev had served to me with half/half punt e mes and Carpano Antica, and 4 drops angostura and 2 drops orange bitters, all of which worked well. Gospel rye and 10ml Luxardo.
9th September 2022 at 08:22
Rich and fulsome, with a surprising complexity. And then I read Pascal's comment below and added a Laphroaig 10 topper. Absolutely divine.