I have been spending a lot of my time working behind one of the most popular bars in downtown Ventura, CA and I would like to share a classic cocktail that most bartenders don't make often, and often don't make properly.
Robert Hess is a mixology specialist and loves the tradition and history of bar-tending. In this video from The Cocktail Spirit on The Small Screen Network, Robert Hess discusses the nuances of a great Manhattan and how easy and simple it is to make the most traditional drinker happy.
Here is a perfectly recipe for the Classic Manhattan Cocktail.
Recipe
- 2oz American whiskey (rye or bourbon)
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.
The Classic Manhattan recipes call for Rye Whiskey, or Bourbon. It can be tough to find a bar that has a rye or offers a selection of Rye Whiskey so I find that Basil Hayden is both a great bourbon selection as well as one that is readily available in most good bars . Enjoy this recipe for a proper Manhattan made at home or come see me at my bar.
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