I have a sentimental fondness for this one. When I was in college in the late 1970s, on the night when a girl I had a crush on told me she had chosen a rival suitor, a sympathetic bartender served me three of these gratis. He called it a Godfather (which according to Simon is made with scotch, not bourbon, but it's the same concoction no matter what you call it). I remember stumbling back to my dorm but not much else.
Delicious! Sweet and velvety, but not cloying. Based on Simon Sedgley's suggestion, I may try substituting Hogsworth (a craft blend of bourbons and aged armagnacs marketed here in the US) for the armagnac the next time I mix one. Will add another comment if I do.
Very orangey , but with a nice sharp bite. Excellent!
My favorite Manhattan is 2:1 whiskey to vermouth, with a barspoon of syrup from the cherry jar. After trying this, it's similar, but I think I prefer the cherry syrup to Cherry Heering. The absinthe does add a little extra zing, but I think I prefer angostura bitters too. This one's worth a try, but it's not going to replace my favorite.
My favorite Manhattan is 2:1 whiskey to vermouth, with a barspoon of syrup from the cherry jar. After trying this, it's similar, but I think I prefer the cherry syrup to Cherry Heering. The absinthe does add a little extra zing. Worth a try, but it's not going to replace my favorite.
I used Kirkland Islay whisky (which is suspected to be sourced from Caol Ila), St Germain, Kirkland XO cognac, and nearly 5 ml of absinthe. It's delightful.
Excellent! I used Carpano Antica Formula, which is a strongly flavored vermouth, so I lightened up that proportion just a tad. A new favorite!
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