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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...
Carol Smith
9th August 2022 at 15:01
"vaiantions" typo? :)
9th August 2022 at 15:32
Thanks, Carol. I've amended to just say history as more to the point.
17th June 2022 at 23:53
Outstanding. We used the extra 1/2 oz and used both bourbon and cask strength rye. Perfect for anytime. Simple cocktail with clean clear flavours. Going in my favourites.
3rd October 2023 at 08:34
So good with some strong flavour snacks
17th June 2022 at 21:17
In addition to sneaking 5ml of cherry syrup, I also used 12 drops of Woodford Reserve Spiced Cherry Bitters in addition to the dash of aromatic bitters. Cherrylicious!
27th May 2022 at 06:33
One tip is to dip your bar spoon into the cherry syrup before you stir; gives it a very slight cherry sweetness that's different to any of the cherry syrup that drips from the cherry which is naturally more concentrated. (Incidentally, any tips to limit syrup drippage from Luxardo cherries? If only for a more aesthetic presentation.)
24th May 2024 at 05:45
I'll sometimes rinse the cherry with running water after I've skewered it and then shake dry, if I don't want syrup dripping into the cocktail.
17th June 2022 at 17:05
When I need a ‘clean’ look I rinse the cherries in a shot of whatever spirit I am using. And then drink the shot…….. Waste not, want not.
5th January 2022 at 21:20
As a newcomer, I have to say that this one is growing on me very rapidly. What a comforting drink for a miserable day!
11th September 2021 at 19:09
What an awkward mixing glass in that video. I just use an old glass pint beer tankard where the top narrows slightly and the Hawthorne perfectly seals tight.
Nice drink and whiskey regardless
Nice drink and whiskey regardless
27th September 2021 at 09:12
Yup, he's using Cocchi Americano. Not a great video to be honest. We should replace it.
27th September 2021 at 08:19
Also - is he using Cocchi Americano as the Vermouth?? Bottle is definitely an Americano label, but the liquid inside seems sweet vermouth coloured
14th May 2021 at 22:56
Made with Elijah Craig Small Batch and Cinzano Rosso. Delicious double in a DOF glass with a large cube.
23rd January 2021 at 19:37
I have a home bar so well stocked I swear I could make almost any cocktail on this (excellent) site, but what do I end up having almost every time I fancy a cocktail? Manhattan sweet, late at night, pre dinner or even by the pool on holiday (remember holidays?) Favourite drink of all time.