MANHATTAN
This classic cocktail was first served at a reception hosted by Lady Churchill (yes, Winston’s Mum) at New York’s Manhattan Club, in honour of the presidential candidate Samuel J. Tilden.
While today it is custom to drink it in a 1:2 ratio of vermouth to rye, the original recipe in Jerry Thomas’ 1887 Bartenders Guide called for the inverted ratios that we use in our cocktail.
INGREDIENTS
60ml / 1oz 9diDANTE INFERNO 30ml / 2oz Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 2 Dashes Angostura bitters 1 Dash Orange Bitters
HOW DO I MAKE IT?
1 - Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with abundant ice and stir until chilled, about 30-45 seconds
2 - Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
3 - Garnish with a Maraschino cherry