From the library
Manhattan
Rye and sweet vermouth in the proportions that built a century of stirred drinks. Still the measure of a bartender.
What's in it
- Rye Whiskey
- Sweet Vermouth
- Angostura Bitters
- Maraschino Cherry
New York, 1880s; first printed recipe 1884.
Keep pouring
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Boulevardier
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