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Tweaked it a little for what I had in the cupboard.

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30 ml Aberlour 10 yo single malt
15 ml Cocchi Sweet Vermouth
15 ml Stambecco Cherry Amaro
30 ml Cocchi Dry Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

And I used a Nick & Nora. Absolutely fantastic!

It's a true classic I'm always coming back to.
Such an excellent drink.

Such an interesting title, would love to know the origin. The DNA of both martinis and Manhattans are evident, but my own history of single malt and wine, bright together in one glass. Pleasingly wine-like and simultaneously boozy and spirituous. This evening’s iteration included bowmore 12, a blend of Cocchi Storico, Averna and Dolin rouge, and Dolin dry. I was a little trepidatious but pleased with the result.

Having been playing around with this one and manhattans for a few weeks. Definitely one that rewards experimentation to find something that most suits your palate - a dreadful burden when faced with ingredients such as tonight’s inclusions: talisker, Jameson black barrel, Cocchi Americano with Dolin dry, Dolin rouge and a little carpano. Went with an orange to emphasised the after dinner dessertness.

Made this with Glenlivet Fusion Cask (rum and bourbon) single malt and it was terrific.

I agree with Deyan - use a single malt of your choice and, as others have written, this is easy to drink, easy to make and isn't overly boozy. A great aperitif.

Very nice and simple. I kindly recommend using single malt scotch of your choice. Also, split the Amaro Vermouth to 15 ml Amaro & 15 ml Antica Formula - magnificent.

Fav combo: Monkey Shoulder, Cardamaro, Carpano Bianco. Knock out, out of the box recipe, will have again