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A spirituous aperitivo-style cocktail, or an after-dinner sipper, which can be made with numerous different sweet vermouths or indeed a vermouth amaro...29th September 2024 at 20:05
It's a true classic I'm always coming back to.
Such an excellent drink.
Such an excellent drink.
14th July 2024 at 15:45
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.
31st January at 05:19
Looks like you've gone through a lot of different ingredients on this one. I kept it simple to inaugurate my first crack at Cocchi Dopo Teatro and paired it with Cocchi Extra Dry and a wee bit extra blended scotch (1.25 oz) because "equal-parts" always seems a bit unbalanced and too sweet to my palate. A good dash of Boker's didn't hurt, either. Excellent!
22nd May 2024 at 13:21
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.
22nd May 2024 at 13:21
*orange twist
15th April 2024 at 16:15
Made this with Glenlivet Fusion Cask (rum and bourbon) single malt and it was terrific.
9th March 2024 at 03:13
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.
24th September 2023 at 09:07
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.
29th April 2023 at 21:39
Fav combo: Monkey Shoulder, Cardamaro, Carpano Bianco. Knock out, out of the box recipe, will have again
16th December 2022 at 01:19
Outstanding aperitif. Easy to drink and bursts of various flavours. Nicely boozy, but not overly. On top of everything, easy to make. Wonderful.
25th November 2021 at 22:38
I made this with a 2:1:1 ratio (my preferred ratio for Negronis or Boulevardiers). Used Cocchi Vermouth di Torino as I didn't have the amaro. To bring some of the tasty bitter to the party that would otherwise be missing, I added a tsp of China China. Also, Berto Extra Secco in place of the Martini Extra Dry. And Monkey Shoulder in place of Dewar's b/c it's the only blended scotch I had on hand.
Though off-spec, this is a cocktail I expect to make again (hopefully w/ Dewar's next time?).
Though off-spec, this is a cocktail I expect to make again (hopefully w/ Dewar's next time?).
7th May 2021 at 08:47
Could Punt e Mes be used as the Vermouth Amaro here?
29th January 2022 at 15:34
Yes, I did it and I liked it a lot
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25th May 2020 at 21:22
This is a lovely, comforting twist on a perfect Manhattan. I tried it with Jerry Thomas' Own Decanter Bitters and they worked especially well.
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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!