Ketel One PK
When you simply want the best. Crown Royal Blender’s Mash Whisky with Sweet Vermouth, Bitters and a Splash of Cherry Syrup - a king among all other Manhattans.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.25oz Crown Royal Blender’s Mash Whisky
0.25oz Sweet Vermouth
0.5oz Cherry Syrup
2 Dashes of Bitters
1 Cherry (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Highball Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Mixing Glass
1 Julep Strainer
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Add all the liquid ingredients to an ice-filled Mixing glass.
Stir to mix, chill and dilute.
Strain into a chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with a Cherry.
Alcohol content:
12.5g 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'.
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