Made My First Manhattan

eezee · Feb 12, 2016

I blame the B&B for all of this. Specifically, being named Steward of this fine forum has caused me to broaden my horizons on all of this mixed drink stuff. Oh, I was quite content to sip ny scotch or bourbon neat and call it a day...but no...I have to go off and explore what all the fuss is about an Old Fashioned, or a Sazerac, and now a Manhattan.

It all came off white well. I used George Dickel Rye, some Carpano Antica Vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Add in a video from Robert Hess ands I enjoyed my first and absolutely delicious Manhattan.

Down the rabbit hole we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BSAGuy · Feb 12, 2016

Very well done, Erich. I would love to join you in a raised glass, but I gave up drinking for Lent. :mad3:

FL shaver · Feb 12, 2016

I got a bottle of that Vermouth with a bottle of Templeton Rye, but haven't tried it. OK stuff? I'm not a Vermouth afficianado by any stretch, so I'm sure it'll satisfy my needs, but wondering if it stood out for you in any way...

eezee · Feb 12, 2016

BSAGuy said:
Very well done, Erich. I would love to join you in a raised glass, but I gave up drinking for Lent.

Oh dear.

FL shaver said:
I got a bottle of that Vermouth with a bottle of Templeton Rye, but haven't tried it. OK stuff? I'm not a Vermouth afficianado by any stretch, so I'm sure it'll satisfy my needs, but wondering if it stood out for you in any way...

It's so far above okay that words barely describe it. It clearly shows just how important great vermouth is for a great cocktail.

AbbyW2 · Feb 12, 2016

I do love a good Manhattan on a warm day. Bulleit rye, Martini&Rossi sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters and two maraschinos

langod · Feb 12, 2016

Great choice. Welcome to the Manhattan club.

I'm drinking my second Manhattan of the night right now.
First was Dickel rye, Rossi vermouth, Chocolate Mole bitters and a cherry.
Second was Russell's Reserve 10 year bourbon, Rossi vermouth, Angostura bitters and Woodford Cherry bitters.

emwolf · Feb 12, 2016

It sounds like I came from an alcoholic household, but that was my parents drink and I was mixing them by the time I was 10.

Pepin · Feb 12, 2016

First made Manhattans using Cinzano sweet vermouth. Now I use Dolin's sweet vermouth.

I will see if the Carpano Antica is available near here.

eezee · Feb 13, 2016

emwolf said:
It sounds like I came from an alcoholic household, but that was my parents drink and I was mixing them by the time I was 10.

One ,just never discount the benefits of early training!!! :lol:

Pepin said:
First made Manhattans using Cinzano sweet vermouth. Now I use Dolin's sweet vermouth.

I will see if the Carpano Antica is available near here.

It's pricey but I think it is well worth the price. A friend of mine uses it exclusively for his Manhattans and Negronis

FL shaver · Feb 13, 2016

eezee said:
It's so far above okay that words barely describe it. It clearly shows just how important great vermouth is for a great cocktail.

Good to hear. Think I'll mix one up now!

eezee · Feb 14, 2016

FL shaver said:
Good to hear. Think I'll mix one up now!

How did you like it?

FL shaver · Feb 14, 2016

Fantastic! Lots of subtle flavors to enjoy. It's why I enjoy a Sazerac so much. Glad your thread got me to jump in!

ByMyBeard · Feb 15, 2016

I think you missed a cherry. I wish I could remember the name of the "perfect manhattan cherry". I had it in one at an Italian resteraunt once, and it was AWESOME. Happy drinking.

And I, like you, once only drank my whiskey neat or on the rocks. But then I tried a manhattan. And a sazarac. Though I can say I have yet to find an Old Fashioned that really excited me.

eezee · Feb 15, 2016

FL shaver said:
Fantastic! Lots of subtle flavors to enjoy. It's why I enjoy a Sazerac so much. Glad your thread got me to jump in!

eezee · Feb 15, 2016

ByMyBeard said:
I think you missed a cherry. I wish I could remember the name of the "perfect manhattan cherry". I had it in one at an Italian resteraunt once, and it was AWESOME. Happy drinking.

And I, like you, once only drank my whiskey neat or on the rocks. But then I tried a manhattan. And a sazarac. Though I can say I have yet to find an Old Fashioned that really excited me.

There was a cherry in there. Just an old super market maraschino. I found some real bottled cherries that have no dyes or other artificial components yesterday at the grocery store. Will give that a whirl in either another Manhattan or an Old-Fashioned.

jesseix · Feb 15, 2016

ByMyBeard said:
I think you missed a cherry. I wish I could remember the name of the "perfect manhattan cherry". I had it in one at an Italian resteraunt once, and it was AWESOME. Happy drinking.

And I, like you, once only drank my whiskey neat or on the rocks. But then I tried a manhattan. And a sazarac. Though I can say I have yet to find an Old Fashioned that really excited me.

The Luxardo cherries are awesome. Pricey, but awesome.

the_edski · Feb 15, 2016

jesseix said:
The Luxardo cherries are awesome. Pricey, but awesome.

+1. A little pricey, but they last a good long time and if you're making a "perfect cocktail", no reason to skimp

langod · Feb 16, 2016

eezee said:
One ,just never discount the benefits of early training!!!

By the time she was 12, my daughter would roll her eyes if I ordered a Martini when we were out for dinner and the bartender violated the "one or three, never two" olive rule.

SteveWY · Feb 16, 2016

I have been exploring and enjoying Old Fashions lately. You guys have me tempted!

danek · Feb 16, 2016

jesseix said:
The Luxardo cherries are awesome. Pricey, but awesome.

+2. Pricey, but a lot of Manhattans can be made from one bottle.

Lastly, experiment with bitters. Amazing what swapping out that ingredient will do to make an almost different cocktail. I'm particularly fond of Scrappy's.

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