Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Manhattan - HUMMMMMM

INGREDIENTS
2 ounces straight rye or bourbon
1 ounce sweet vermouth
Dash of angostura bitters
1 maraschino cherry

INSTRUCTIONS
Stir the rye or bourbon, vermouth, and bitters in a pitcher half filled with ice, or shake them with ice; then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Variations:
Dry Manhattan: Substitute dry vermouth for the sweet vermouth, and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Perfect Manhattan: Substitute half dry and half sweet vermouth for the sweet vermouth, and garnish with a twist of lemon peel or a maraschino cherry.
Tequila Manhattan: Substitute tequila for the whiskey, use only half the sweet vermouth, and garnish with a maraschino cherry

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