I so enjoyed the Manhattan I had at Mercury Cafe a few weeks ago, I got the necessary vermouth and bitters last weekend. Tonight I mixed them all up and made one at the house. That’s what you see above.
Damn, it’s tasty, although I did forget the cherries.
Next time…
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I used to be quite a fan of the Manhattan, especially on cross-country flights at night. Had to have ice though.
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Mine was ice-free since I don’t ever put ice in my drinks at home and we have no ice … but I could see that working quite nicely.
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I remember having Manhattans with your grandfather, Jack, and Rita many years ago! Must be genetic!
It never was “Manhattan” with them, but always “ManhattanS”. 🙂
I *love* a good Manhattan. Had a pretty awful one in Manhattan last night, but still …
(Too heavy on the sweet vermouth — ugh — but I always have them up, never on the rocks, preferably in a martini glass)
This one was sweet vermouth only. I think I’ll experiment with 1/2 sweet and 1/2 dry next time for a “perfect” Manhattan. And I’m gonna buy cherries and some ice to cool it down. But never on the rocks. 🙂
How true
I usually use only sweet vermouth (about 2 parts, with 4 parts bourbon and generous shot of bitters) when I make my own. I’ve had one with the sweet/dry combo that was very good at a bar in Vegas, but if they overdo the dry vermouth it’s horrrrrrrrrrible.
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2 oz Templeton rye, 1 oz Carpano Antica, dash bitters, 2 Luxardo cherries = my happy place
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MMMMMM 4 pts. Bourbon, 1pt. sweet vermouth, splash cherry juice,1 shake bitters. Shake briskly, drink quickly, reload !!! MMMm, then ZZZZ
what’s with the Mospaw’s and cherry juice???
something happened to Joe…he doesn’t drink Manhattan’s!