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April 25, 2012
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Todays post is devoted to my favourite cocktail.

The Manhattan.

The Manhattan appears to have originated in the mid to late 1800’s, like most cocktails there are largely apocryphal stories about it’s origins. There are references to many similar cocktails about this time, but it is claimed that it was popularised at a banquet held by Lady Randolph Churchill at The Manhattan Club in the early 1870s.

Regardless of it’s actual origins a Manhattan is a delicious, strong, whiskey based cocktail that frankly isn’t sold in enough places.

Traditionally made with rye whisky it is most often now made with bourbon, such as Jack Daniels. Manhattans are on the evening cocktail menu at Olives where we hold the Sip and Shop, and on Sunday we drank them entirely dry of Jack Daniels, oops!

Made with Scotch whisky the drink is known as a Rob Roy, which is often what I make at home as it’s the whisky I most often have in the house.

The proportions of a Manhattan are 2 parts whisky to 1 part sweet vermouth (told you it was strong!), made with dry vermouth it’s a dry Manhattan, and with half and half sweet and dry as a “perfect” Manhattan.

Traditionally garnished with a cocktail cherry. I like to add a dash of the cherry juice for a little extra sweetness. At A Marvellous Cocktail Party our Manhattans were made with black cherries marinated in syrup and black pepper. Delicious.

Thus ends my ode to the Manhattan. I shall leave you with the recipe for a classic Manhattan, should you want to make yourself one at home.

  • 2 shots rye whiskey or bourbon
  • 1 shot sweet vermouth
  • 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • maraschino cherry for garnish

Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir vigourously (or shake, which creates a slight froth). Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.

 

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  1. Perdita says:
    April 25, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I love them too! Although my all time favourite has to be a Margherita!

  2. Louise says:
    April 25, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I don’t like whisky or bourbon but your constant reference to cherries is making my mouth water. Lol. X

  3. Casual Wear says:
    April 25, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I am not normally a fan of whiskey, but that drink sounds nice.

  4. luxiehoney says:
    April 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Sounds very yummy (Jack Daniels and orange is my drink. YUM.) but I think I’d probably be on the floor after a couple! xxx

  5. Lenora Jane says:
    April 25, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    Awww, making me homesick for the old flatmates and their cocktail-mixin’ ways…D used to hit me with Manhattans on the regular. Maybe I’ll stir one up when I get home. Just, y’know, for nostalgia’s sake?

  6. Abby says:
    April 26, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Southern Comfort & Lemonade for me 🙂 Man!! You’ve made me wanna go home early and pop a bottle! 🙂

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  10. wnid says:
    June 9, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    @Retrochick_uk loving the cabinet! x

  11. Jane Hatch says:
    June 9, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    I have a beautility cocktail cabinet. Love it. N manhattans.

  12. Jade Doherty says:
    June 9, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    i have wanted to try an old fashioned thanks to don draper lol.

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  14. Retro Chick says:
    June 9, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    An Old Fashioned is delicious made properly!

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  17. Wake Up Little Susie says:
    June 9, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Manhattans & Old Fashioneds are my faves too!

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