The Singleton 12 Manhattan
Enjoy this twist on the classic Manhattan with a smooth and sweet Single Malt Whisky.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz The Singleton 12
0.75oz Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes of Orange Bitters
1 Cherry (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Martini Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
1 Mixing Glass
1 Julep Strainer
method
Add all the ingredients to an ice-filled Mixing glass.
Stir to mix, chill and dilute.
Strain into a chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with a Cherry.
18.16g 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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