Johnnie Walker Double Black twisted Manhattan

A rich and spicy combination is the well-balanced Johnnie Walker Black Label with Ginger Ale.

Serves:

Ingredients

1.75oz Johnnie Walker Double Black

0.5oz Sweet Vermouth

0.25oz Maraschino Liquor

2 Morello Cherries on Bamboo Stick (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 two Morella Cherries on a stick.

Alcohol content:

19.9g 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'.