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Manhattan (Sweet)
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...
Bruce Wilson
18th November 2020 at 20:36
I tend to vary the bourbon (Maker's Mark still a favourite). Used to use Cinzano 1757 but currently either Cocchi Vermouth di Torino (v. good) or Carpano Antica Formula (absolute winner!). Stopped using bitters as found it just detracted from the complexity of high quality vermouth. Best to date is about 60/40(-ish) Maker's Mark/Carpano. Definitely Luxardo maraschino cherry (maybe a drizzle of the syrup). Clementine twists add a hint of Christmas. Slight dilution by the ice not a bad thing.
27th October 2020 at 20:04
I like to use a 50% abv bourbon or rye whiskey and change the whiskey-to-vermouth ratio to 1:1. The result is a cocktail with more of the taste of the vermouth, but the strength of the cocktail is the same as for one with a 40% abv whiskey and a 2:1 whiskey-to-vermouth ratio
29th October 2020 at 08:28
Many thanks Bob. I tried what I have christened a "High Rye Manhattan" and it is now my prefered Manhattan recipe. I have added a link to the High Rye Manhattan recipe in the variations above.
4th July 2020 at 21:25
What with the Fourth of July, National Bourbon Day and Willie Nelson Day, it had to be a Manhattan, with Jack Daniels Rye, Martini Rosso, a bar spoon of Maraschino Cherry syrup, Orange bitters, orange zest, and TWO Maraschino cherries… a taste of heaven. Cheers!
5th July 2020 at 08:32
I’m also partial to a spoon of Luxardo maraschino cherry syrup, particularly in a late-night Manhattan.
20th March 2020 at 23:24
I love getting drunk to this. Cheers!