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Game Set Match
A Sweet Manhattan with Cynar and orange bitters. What's not to like?
John CARR
30th June at 15:23
Superb. Straight to the favourites list.
8th July at 15:34
Perfect balancing of ingredients. I used maker’s 46 and loved the way it showcased the bourbon. Rich and layered with progressive revelation of flavours, as one looks for in a Manhattan. The lemon and m cherry garnish is spot on as a counterpoint to the Cynar and carpano. Match over 😉
24th March 2024 at 05:03
I used Old Forester as the bourbon, and found this to not be as sweet as many had warned. Antica, Cynar, and bourbon balance very nicely with these proportions. A nice addition to the Manhattan rotation.
30th November 2023 at 07:33
I liked this, but for me it needed a full 2oz of bourbon, or maybe next time I'd use 100 proof. I used Cocchi di Torino for the vermouth.
8th July at 17:14
I'm thinking the higher proof bourbon might be good, too... Will have to try it.
16th July 2023 at 21:14
It's basically a bourbon version of the Little Italy.
It's fine. Definitely needs the lemon oils & peel to wake it up a bit. Tad too sweet for me. Prefer the less sweet, spicier rye in a Little Italy. If you do like a sweeter sipper, this one is for you & would also recommend the Little ??
It's fine. Definitely needs the lemon oils & peel to wake it up a bit. Tad too sweet for me. Prefer the less sweet, spicier rye in a Little Italy. If you do like a sweeter sipper, this one is for you & would also recommend the Little ??
9th July 2023 at 00:24
Excellent. A very flavourful version of a sweet Manhattan with the bitterness and vegetal hints from the Cynar. Was a little sweet for me, but enjoyed immensely. Perfect as a summer aperitif before a New Orleans Creole dinner.
31st March 2021 at 05:31
Great. Starts as a luscious Carpano Antica Manhattan, with a delayed subtle bitterness from the Cynar. Benefits from a post-swallow inhale by the mouth and exhale by the nose.