801 Manhattan

Legend has it that the Manhattan cocktail was invented at New York’s Manhattan Club around 1873 possibly for a banquet in honor of Samuel J. Tilden’s election as governor. At that time is was half whiskey, half vermouth, with a dash of orange bitters. The recipe today has changed a bit but it’s delicious and easy to remember: “212” (the area code for Manhattan) –

2 ounces whiskey, 1 ounce vermouth, 2 dashes bitters

INGREDIENT AMOUNT

Templeton Rye 2 oz

Cocchi di Torino Sweet Vermouth 1 oz

Black Walnut Bitters 2 dashes

Glassware Up ~ Martini Glass or Lowball with a Big Cube

Garnish 2 Black Cherries on a pick

PROCEDURE:

· Stir with Ice to Chill

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