AVB
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In the quest for the perfect summer drink, any true red blooded American has had to try their hand at the quintessential Manhattan. This is my guide to Summer perfection.
First you need the proper ingredients and since Manhattans were invented sometime before the Civil War that means RYE whiskey. Next you need Vermouth, both sweet and dry and bitters. I use Angostura bitters although some prefer orange bitters instead.
Here is a list of everything needed to start:
Rye Whiskey
Sweet Vermouth
Dry Vermouth
Bitters
Maraschino cherries
Shaker with strainer
Lowball glass
For the "perfect" Manhattan take 2oz of whiskey, 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2oz dry vermouth and 3 drops of bitters and mix in a shaker over ice. Shake vigorously for 5 seconds and strain into a lowball glass. Add a Maraschino cherry and serve.
Variations can be:
Stirred instead of shaken
Bourbon instead of Rye
Orange bitters instead of Angostura bitters
All sweet vermouth instead of half (Sweet Manhattan)
All dry vermouth instead of half (Dry Manhattan)
Only using 1oz of whiskey instead of 2
Now if you use Scotch instead of Rye it is called a Rob Roy and if made with Dark rum it is a Cuban Manhattan. There are other variations but they get further away from the original.
Mix some up and enjoy!
First you need the proper ingredients and since Manhattans were invented sometime before the Civil War that means RYE whiskey. Next you need Vermouth, both sweet and dry and bitters. I use Angostura bitters although some prefer orange bitters instead.
Here is a list of everything needed to start:
Rye Whiskey
Sweet Vermouth
Dry Vermouth
Bitters
Maraschino cherries
Shaker with strainer
Lowball glass
For the "perfect" Manhattan take 2oz of whiskey, 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2oz dry vermouth and 3 drops of bitters and mix in a shaker over ice. Shake vigorously for 5 seconds and strain into a lowball glass. Add a Maraschino cherry and serve.
Variations can be:
Stirred instead of shaken
Bourbon instead of Rye
Orange bitters instead of Angostura bitters
All sweet vermouth instead of half (Sweet Manhattan)
All dry vermouth instead of half (Dry Manhattan)
Only using 1oz of whiskey instead of 2
Now if you use Scotch instead of Rye it is called a Rob Roy and if made with Dark rum it is a Cuban Manhattan. There are other variations but they get further away from the original.
Mix some up and enjoy!
This was my Grandfather' favorite drink. He lived to be 96! I should be so lucky. It is one of my favorites too. The Perfect Manhattan recipe is great and appreciated AVB. I think I'll have 1 (or 2) tonight.
