The Recipe

Jeff’s Manhattan

  • 4oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon

  • 1/2oz Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino

  • 1/2oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth

  • 1 Luxardo Cherry

  • 8oz Water

Place 1 Luxardo Cherry in a martini glass, and place glass in freezer to chill.

Combine bourbon and both vermouths in a glass, add ice and stir.

Strain contents of glass into the martini glass.

Chug the water so you stay hydrated.

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The Bullshit

Manhattans are my favorite drink, and I’ve been iterating on my recipe for a while. This is what I’ve settled on for now, but it may change later. It usually does when I find a new vermouth i really like.

It’s extra big (why not just bump up the bourbon amount to make measuring the rest of it easier on the ratios?) and I think it’s well balanced.

Intentionally no bitters in this one since the Carpano adds enough bitterness in my opinion. If you like more bitter, add some bitters.

Also spring for the luxardos, they’re really good.

Also if you’re somehow just hitting this recipe and none of the rest of the blog, Jeff is me.