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Manhattan Dry

This classic made with Bullet Bourbon and is stirred down with the sweet and bitter notes.

Manhattan Dry
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

0.8oz  Bulleit Bourbon

0.8oz  Dry vermouth

2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters

1 Lemon Twist (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Martini Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Bar Spoon

1  Tongs

1  Mixing Glass

1 Julep Strainer

method

  1. Add all the ingredients to an ice-filled Mixing glass.

  2. Stir to mix, chill and dilute.

  3. Strain into a chilled Martini glass.

  4. Garnish with a Lemon twist.

Alcohol content

Alcohol content: 18.6g per serve

Interesting Facts

The spec for this drink can be tweaked to suit different palates by either creating the 'Sweet', 'Dry' or 'Perfect' Manhattan.

History of the Drink

The Olean, New York, Sunday Morning Herald published a story in September 1882, and is believed to the earliest recorded written mention of the Manhattan. A combination of Whisky, Vermouth and Bitters only recently became popular following a statement from the same article regarding the name of this mixture. 'It went under numerous titles - Manhattan Cocktail, Turf Club Cocktail, and Jockey Club Cocktail'.