Affinity
Ingredients
0.75oz
Johnnie Walker Black Label
0.75oz
Sweet Vermouth
0.75oz
Dry Vermouth
2
Dashes of Bitters
1
Lemon Twist (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Mixing Glass
1
Julep Strainer
1
Tongs
1
Cocktail Glass
1
Bar Spoon
Serves:
Method
Preparation
1. Add all the liquid ingredients to an ice-filled Mixing glass.2. Stir to mix, chill and dilute.3. Strain into a chilled Rocks glass.4. Garnish with a Lemon wedge.Alcohol Content
Alcohol content:
12.8g per serve
Interesting facts
The spec for this drink can be tweaked to suit different palates by either creating the 'Sweet', 'Dry' or 'Perfect' Manhattan.
History of the drink
The Olean, New York, Sunday Morning Herald published a story in September 1882, and is believed to the earliest recorded written mention of the Manhattan. A combination of Whisky, Vermouth and Vitters only recently became popular following a statement from the same article regarding the name of this mixture. 'It went under numerous titles - Manhattan Cocktail, Turf Club Cocktail, and Jockey Club Cocktail'.
