Zacapa Manhattan

A Guatemalan twist on the classic Manhattan, blending the sweetness of Zacapa Rum and Crisp Apple.
Zacapa Manhattan

Ingredients

  • 1.75oz

    Ron Zacapa No. 23

  • 0.5oz

    Rosso Vermouth

  • 1

    Dash of Angostura Bitters

  • 0.25oz

    Sugar Syrup

  • 0.75oz

    Pressed Apple Juice

  • 1

    Apple Slice (Garnish)

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Martini Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Tongs

  • 1

    Cocktail Shaker

  • 1

    Hawthorne Strainer

  • 1

    Fine Strainer

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Shake all the liquid ingredients with ice.
    2. Fine strain into a chilled Martini glass.
    3. Garnish with an Apple slice.
  • Alcohol Content

    Alcohol content:

    17.9g 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 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'.