I didn't have any sherry open, but this is also excellent with Carpano Antica. I used a cocoa-nib infused Campari and the Real McCoy 5 year rum. I'm eager to try it with the amontillado next time I have a bottle.
Just the right amount of sweet and the rye keeps it from being cloying. Very smooth. Love this drink!!
I followed Anita's advice and added an ounce of cream (because I misread her comment), which makes for a lot of drink, but I'm not complaining. It's still plenty boozy and not too sweet. I added some chocolate bitters to the top.
Used Antica and my new Sirene Chocolate liqueur from Sheringham distillery in Victoria, B.C., and Scrappy's chocolate bitters. Dang, this is an excellent drink. It's like a decadent after-dinner drink but not overly sweet and still a Manhattan at heart.
I did the same as Craig described, not having the cherry brandy. His description is very accurate -- I really enjoyed this drink!
This is delicious! The amontillado sherry and genever give it a little bit of funkiness and complexity that a typical negroni can lack. I might try with a less bitter orange liqueur when I have one on hand, just for personal preference, but the Campari gives it the classic negroni flavor.
Made exactly according to the recipe and really enjoyed it. I found it quite bitter and smoky.
I used only two cherries and some of the syrup, accidentally overdid it on the maple and had to increase the cognac, but overall very good -- sweeter and fruitier than my usual -- and will be better next time.
This was good and has potential, but was missing something. I think my ice was too wet and overdiluted the drink, but worth trying again!
I think this is outstanding! The subtle walnut adds interest and depth to your typical Manhattan.
I loved this. It's low ABV but doesn't taste like it, since the Carpano Antica vermouth is so beefy (that's probably not the right word). Lots of bitters is key.
Good and easy to drink, but I think I would prefer Carpano Antica instead of Dolin Rouge next time. I did one dash aromatic bitters and one dash creole, should be more generous next time.
Smooth and easy to drink. It's sweeter than I wanted it to be, and I'm not sure I like the herbal flavor with the sweetness (I'm new to Drambuie, so maybe I just don't like it yet).
This is a sweeter cocktail than I usually like, but it's a great use of limoncello. I used homemade limoncello and garnished with a strip of candied lemon peel for a holiday vibe.
I followed Richard's advice and had it on the rocks as a late night December sipper. I love the subtle orange flavor. Interested to try it with genever next.
This was a very nice evening drink to have by the fireplace. Strong but balanced. I increased the bitters by a dash. If I had a good cocktail cherry I would have added it to the garnish.
I made this with Clear Creek Apple Brandy and with a honey syrup, and it was excellent. I used lots of the Creole bitters, probably 5 dashes, and liked it.
Really delicious and balanced. I omitted the sugar based on other comments and didn't miss it. The cherry and lemon garnishes add great scent and the needed sweetness, respectively.