Red Rye Finish Manhattan
The classic made perfect using Johnnie Walker Red Label.
Serves:
Ingredients
50ml Johnnie Walker Reb Label Red
25ml Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 Maraschino Cherry (Garnish)
1 Maraschino cherry
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 Maraschino Cherry.
Alcohol content
20 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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