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I prefer my Manhattans served "Sweet", or "Perfect " at a push. The Manhattan is complex, challenging and moreish. Best of all, it's available in a style...
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David Stanford’s Avatar David Stanford
22nd December 2022 at 00:09
Surely we need a specific “Cherry Manhattan”? Like a lot of my fellow commentators I like a little of the cherry syrup in mine for the perfect balance.
In my case 50ml Wild Turkey 101, 25ml Martini Rosso, 1 dash Angostura bitters, 2.5ml syrup from the jar of maraschino cherries. Perfect! ?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
22nd December 2022 at 12:09
Thanks, David - you make a good point and I’ll look to add a Cherry Manhattan with cherry syrup. We already have a Cherry Manhattan with cherry brandy. For high alc./vol. perhaps take a look at the brilliant High Ryeser cocktail.
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