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A classic cocktail recipe.
WHY:
Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. That doesn't mean you don't have variations and choices to make it all your own.
The Manhattan cocktail dates back to the 1870's and its history is a little murky, but the most frequently told story is that it was Winston Churchill's mum, Lady Jenny Churchill, who invented it for a party at the Manhattan Club in New York.
Regardless of its origins, it's a nice fall weather warmer. For the simplicity that the Manhattan cocktail is: whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters, the variations and decisions can make one's head spin, but experimentation is what makes cocktails so enticing.
There are endless variations on a theme, but at some point the variations become different cocktails. A Manhattan made with scotch is a Rob Roy. Made with half-dry vermouth and half-sweet vermouth, it's a Perfect Manhattan. In the end, it's not really the name that matters, but the cocktail that fits you just right.
We just tried the Manhattan at Prime Meats in Carroll Gardens and it was a hit. Click here for a guide to help you choose your ingredients based on the nuance of the Manhattan you are looking for and our list of cocktail places that serve well-made Manhattans.
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