Bulleit Rye Hero Manhattan
A match made in heaven, Bulleit Rye whisky and sweet vermouth are matched in this classic American cocktail.
Serves:
Ingredients
50ml Bulleit Rye
25ml Sweet Vermouth
3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 Cherry (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Coupe Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Mixing Glass
1 Julep Strainer
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Add all the ingredients to an Ice-filled Mixing Glass.
Stir to mix, chill and dilute.
Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
Garnish with a Cherry.
Alcohol content:
21 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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