Comments on: Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

By: No Pars

No Pars — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:48:30 +0000

I had a taxi driver in Memphis once, who was a retired bartender. He said that with Manhattans and Old Fashions you should not use sweet bourbons. You’ll have to taste test them for sweetness. Now I just use rye.

Also my good friend in Boulder, George, switched me to the “Perfect Manhattan” which use equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth along with the bourbon (or rye). I also prefer my Perfect Manhattans with a lemon twist over the cherry.

A couple of tips: 1. Boubon/Rye should never be shaken just stirred. 2. All these drinks need a couple of “splashes” of bitters NOT drops!

By: johndale

johndale — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:17:56 +0000

i love jim beam black–usually on the rocks, but makes a wonderful manhattan. the one thing i want to try–and i used to drink a fair share of it is rye. that was the traditional (read old) way of making a manhattan.

my mom and grandmom–and others in the family loved them extra sweet–1/2 bourbon 1/2 sweet vermouth and a couple of cherries. so i grew up on them being a little sweet.

if i am home and want one for dessert, it gets a little more vermouth.

By: SDMktg

SDMktg — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:10:17 +0000

Cheery just reminded me I have to post my shot of the week on my blog. I try to make them shots that guys can stomach but they are mostly for the girls. I’d be fine with Patron most of the time. The Anejo is actually not bad for sipping.

A warning if you try the Booker’s bourbon. It’s 124 proof. Go easy.

By: dadshouse

dadshouse — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:25:56 +0000

Cheery-Wise – I won’t force Manhattan cocktails on you. I love the drink party idea. That might just happen… oh, and you’re local, which is perfect!

Vinomom – on 07/07/07, I went sailing with friends. We made it a point to drink 7 and 7’s on the boat. It was the first time we had to pay a cleaning fee to the renting yacht club. Needless to say, fun times had by all.

Jimmy – I’m gonna have to try some bitters!

It definitely seems there are some experts out there. Love to hear more opinions and advice regarding Manhattan cocktails! Rye, whiskey, bourbon, brands, etc. The floor is open.

By: Vinomom

Vinomom — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:35:06 +0000

I've never had an actual Manhattan but if I am drinking liquor, Whiskey has always been my choice. I started with Jack, experimented w/ Makers Mark for a bit, and now if I am not having wine, I usually have a Seven & 7 (seagram's 7 and 7Up or Sprite) But I'm up for trying something new! Vinomom's last blog post..Hollywood, TV and Politics

By: Cheery-Wise

Cheery-Wise — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:32:18 +0000

Hi Dads. I’m not into whiskey or gin – I’m more of a wine, sangria/fruity drinks type. But your post got me thirsty nonetheless. I just looked up some of your other bartender recipes on this site. And though you successfully got my mind wandering (still in the office, no less), I think you need to work on your girly drink repertoire!

Here’s an idea (two birds = one stone). On a kid-free weekend, throw a “perfect mixed drink” party! Invite your network of male/female friends to bring a single friend/colleague of the opposite sex, a bottle of their choice, and a snack. The more tasting participants, the merrier.

You provide the mixers and the garnishes. Designate a few non-drinker drivers (or provide lots of pillows) and have at it! Lots of single tipsey folks in one place.. surely something fun will happen. Especially with all the pillows! (Boy, this is reminiscent of a groovy 60’s bash! Aha! a theme!) LOL

All this talk of drinks… oh my. At tonight’s TNO (Thursday night out), this filly is likely going to order herself a long tall Cosmo. Thanks for the recipe. Wanna join us? O’Neill’s on B Street in San Mateo. :)

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:39:35 +0000

My opinion is a bourbon has too strong a flavoe. I prefer Segram’s 7 5 parts, 2 parts sweet vermouth,( sometimes I like in drier w/ 1 part sweet & 1 part dry.) and I think bitters are a must. Fee’s are my favorite. (Fee’s also has an outstanding orange bitters which goes great in martinis.). I think a manhattan should be in a cocktail glass and it should be neat.

My 2¢