Comments on: Best Manhattan Cocktail

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 13 May 2021 20:00:47 +0000

In reply to Richard Cook. That sounds delicious!

By: Richard Cook

Richard Cook — Sun, 09 May 2021 19:33:20 +0000

I like to rub the rim of the martini glass with a peel of orange before serving it “up.”

By: David Roper

David Roper — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:50:15 +0000

Don’t forget the Southern Comfort Manhattan – 3 to 1 or 4 to 1 and made with Good Bourbon. The Southern Comfort adds the sweetness that the cherry has but makes the cherry unneeded in a pinch.

★★★★★

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:20:20 +0000

In reply to Terri Ring. Thank you for your review, Terri! I'm glad it was delicious.

By: Terri Ring

Terri Ring — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 03:09:50 +0000

Manhattans were my beloved late Daddy’s drink. He used Canadian whisky. I prefer Bourbon because it’s smoother. ( I like Evan Williams). I actually make my own bourbon or brandy infused cherries but maraschinos do in a pinch. This is a great cocktail for the holidays, but I’ll mix one up anytime I want to remember my Dad!

★★★★★

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:51:20 +0000

In reply to Caroline. Thank you! I'm glad it was just the thing you needed, Caroline.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:53:12 +0000

Excellent and easy! Perfect for a cold winter evening.

★★★★★

By: Jacqueline Leopold

Jacqueline Leopold — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:04:42 +0000

I agree – Bulleit Rye makes a great Manhattan. Cocchi vermouth is great with that. My favorite though is to make a Manhattan with 3 oz Elijah Craig bourbon and 1 oz of the sweet vermouth from the Matthiasson Winery in Napa – a real treat. (I order directly from the winery online.) Garnished with a Bada Bing cherry. Sometimes, I put in a splash of cherry juice as well….I know – it’s not classic, but it gives the drink a beautiful dark color and a little sweetness.

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:08:53 +0000

Since you like Carpano Antica, sub in their Punt e Mes for the sweet vermouth. It’s a blend of sweet and rich body of vermouth and a touch of herbal quinoa bitterness. Notes of red fruit, cocoa, orange peel, cinnamon, and Christmas spices…my favorite!

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:08:28 +0000

In reply to Anna Lisa Diaz. Thank you! I bought the glasses at Crate and Barrel in 2018 around the holidays, and I think I bought the picks from West Elm a while ago. Hope you can track some down! They are very pretty in person.