Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky Manhattan
Enjoy Johnnie Walker Red Label and Sweet Vermouth for a rich and sweet taste.
Serves:
Ingredients
40ml Johnnie Walker Red Label
20ml Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 Orange Peel (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Coupe Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Mixing Glass
1 Julep Strainer
1 Bar Spoon
1 Tongs
method
Stir all ingredients in an Ice-filled Mixing Glass.
Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
Garnish with an Orange Peel.
Alcohol content
15.8 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'.
