Crown Royal Classic Manhattan
Some things never go out of style. Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky chilled with Sweet Vermouth, a Dash of Bitters and of course the quintessential Cherry - a true classic.
Serves:
Ingredients
35ml Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whisky
10ml Sweet Vermouth
10ml Sugar Syrup
1 Dash of Orange Bitters
1 Maraschino 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 Maraschino Cherry.
Alcohol content: 12.4 g 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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