Manhattan
"My favorite drink by far. Recommend Cinzano vermouth it makes a huge difference and Maker's Mark is my bourbon."
photo by Billy Green
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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1
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 ounces Bourbon
- 1 ounce Italian sweet vermouth
- Angostura bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry
directions
- Shake with ice, and strain into a cocktail glass.
- Decorate with cherry.
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Reviews
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Hubby said yum! He added 2 splashes of bitters because he likes it. Also served over the rocks. Thanks for posting it here. -
Being Kentucky born and bred, a good Manhattan is an amazing way to showcase good KY bourbon. Makers Mark is great but also try Woodford Reserve. Evan Williams single barrel is also very smooth. I tend to stir the Manhattan so you don't "bruise" the bourbon. Learned this at from a bartender at a historic restaurant here in KY, (where I found Pappy Van Winkle offered!). I too, used to shake them, but no more! Served cold over ice is my preference but anyway is good. -
Very good! My DH made this for me. He did use Cinzano but I would have liked less of it! Enjoyed! Thanks! -
An outstanding cocktail! -
I tend to not fuss around with the natural flavor of a good bourbon, but I approached this with an open mind. I backed off on the bourbon/vermouth ratio and settled on 8 to 1, and the addition of bitters was great. The drink had just a hint of sweetness and a very pleasant experience. As long as we are suggesting brands .. I would suggest you try Old Heaven Hill 100 proof bottled in bond kentucky whiskey.
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Tweaks
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Try adding about 1/2 teaspoon of the cherry juice from the bottle of cherries.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Gay Gilmore
Seattle, WA
I'm really just learning how to cook, but I hope that my skills at eating will really guide me in this endeavor. ;-) I think that sharing recipes on the internet is better than any cookbook. Of course, I founded Recipezaar, so I might be a little biased.
