Zacapa Manhattan
A Guatemalan twist on the classic Manhattan, blending the sweetness of Zacapa Rum and Crisp Apple.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Ron Zacapa No. 23
0.5oz Rosso Vermouth
1 Dash of Angostura Bitters
0.25oz Sugar Syrup
0.75oz Pressed Apple Juice
1 Apple Slice (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Martini Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Tongs
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Fine Strainer
method
Shake all the liquid ingredients with ice.
Fine strain into a chilled Martini glass.
Garnish with an Apple slice.
Alcohol content:
17.9g 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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