Crown Manhattan on the Rocks
The Manhattan that set the bar. Crown Royal Blender’s Mash Whisky chilled with Sweet Vermouth and a Dash of Bitters - all others pale in comparison.
Ingredients
1.75oz
Crown Royal Blender’s Mash Whisky
0.25oz
Sweet Vermouth
1
Dash of Angostura Bitters
2
Cherry (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Manhattan Glass
1
Mixing Glass
1
Julep Strainer
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
Method
Preparation
1. Add all the ingredients to an ice-filled Mixing glass.2. Stir to mix, chill and dilute.3. Strain into a chilled Martini glass.4. Garnish with a Cherry.Alcohol Content
Alcohol content
Alcohol content:17.2g 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 drin
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 Bitters 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'.
