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A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

rockygems123 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:06:18 GMT

Haven't had a Manhattan for probably 30 years and when we were at the spooky Stanley Hotel recently purchased a local distillery bourbon.

Some concoctions use rye whiskey, bourbon and bitters lots of variations.

I thought it was just bourbon, cherry juice and sweet vermouth.

Any favorite recipes?

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Kachina624 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:13:57 GMT

I recall having one sometime in my younger years. I didn't like it as it tasted too much like whiskey, which I don't care for.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:18:23 GMT

My mother drank her Manhattan with brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and a cherry.

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just bee — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:21:03 GMT

The Manhattan according to Mr. Boston:

2 ounces Rye or Bourbon whiskey

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1 dash Angostura Bitters

1 Maraschino cherry

Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cherry.

The Perfect Manhattan

2 oz. rye whiskey

0.5 oz. sweet vermouth

0.5 oz. dry vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain off ice into a cocktail, coupe, or Martini glass, and garnish with a cocktail cherry.

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Desertdi — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:49:40 GMT

I used to order a "sidecar"....but I haven't been in a bar in 50 years (!!)

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

rockygems123 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 06:58:22 GMT

@just bee

Thank you! Appreciate the recipe and the pics are so pretty, very elegant.

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

just bee — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 11:54:55 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@just bee

Thank you! Appreciate the recipe and the pics are so pretty, very elegant.

@rockygems123

Cheers!

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

kaydee50 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 14:22:54 GMT

A Manhattan was my mother's favorite cocktail. I'm sure hers were made with rye. I've never had one.

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catwoman48 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 22:04:57 GMT

@just bee, that is the Perfect Manhattan recipe I use if I make one at home. However, I don’t even know what rye whiskey tastes like. I always use bourbon or Jack Daniel’s, ask for that in a restaurant/bar as well. This has been my favorite drink since the 1970s, delicious. Unfortunately, old age and health issues preclude my having more than the occasional drink. I sure miss my Perfect Manhattans.

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

just bee — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 22:34:36 GMT

@catwoman48 wrote:
@just bee, that is the Perfect Manhattan recipe I use if I make one at home. However, I don’t even know what rye whiskey tastes like. I always use bourbon or Jack Daniel’s, ask for that in a restaurant/bar as well. This has been my favorite drink since the 1970s, delicious. Unfortunately, old age and health issues preclude my having more than the occasional drink. I sure miss my Perfect Manhattans.

@catwoman48

I felt that ordering a Manhattan was adult -- even chic.

I'll have a Manhattan.

Better, I thought, than ordering a Scr*wdriver, a Long Island Iced Tea, Tequila Sunrise or S*x on the Beach.

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

ROMARY — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:08:33 GMT

On The Hoda and Jenna Show (3rd Today Show), they had a guest chef mentioning a Coconut Margarita.

Sounded interesting.

It's on the Today.com/food website.

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

ROMARY — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:10:55 GMT

Years and years ago, Cuba Libra and Sloe Gin Fizz were popular.

Now-a-days, I happen to like the various liqueur flavors.

Just a small shot glass of a flavored liqueur. All flavors. All store brand options are fine with me.

Re: A Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

SaveTheTurtles — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 02:18:47 GMT

Manhattans are super strong on the alcohol aren't they? I think I'd be on the floor after just one, LOL.