Comments on: The Manhattan Cocktail http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/ Quenching your thirst with sips, nips and tipples. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:01:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Robert Hess http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-93689 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:33:15 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-93689 Guillermo, Jack Daniels is indeed fine to use for a Manhattan. In fact it is more appropriate than Canadian Whiskey. Glad you've been enjoying a properly stirred Manhattan for so long! -Robert Guillermo, Jack Daniels is indeed fine to use for a Manhattan. In fact it is more appropriate than Canadian Whiskey.

Glad you’ve been enjoying a properly stirred Manhattan for so long!

-Robert

]]> by: Guillermo http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-93435 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:25:00 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-93435 This was the first cocktail I ever saw, and the first I learned to make. At the tender age of eight, I use to make this for my father, although I had to wai some 8 years to taste it. Stirred, not shaken was the advice of my father all the time, and Canadian whisky was what we use, because Rye is next to impossible to find in my country. Now I live in Aruba, and also rye is difficult to come by. I found, by accident, that Jack Daniel's, which is sour mash and pretty rough, makes a good substitute as well. Sorry if someone feels offended but I love it this way! This was the first cocktail I ever saw, and the first I learned to make. At the tender age of eight, I use to make this for my father, although I had to wai some 8 years to taste it. Stirred, not shaken was the advice of my father all the time, and Canadian whisky was what we use, because Rye is next to impossible to find in my country. Now I live in Aruba, and also rye is difficult to come by. I found, by accident, that Jack Daniel’s, which is sour mash and pretty rough, makes a good substitute as well. Sorry if someone feels offended but I love it this way!

]]> by: Bruce Tomlinson http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-84268 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:21:01 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-84268 2oz Makers Mark 1oz sweet vermouth 3 shakes Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm good 2oz Makers Mark
1oz sweet vermouth
3 shakes Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters

MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm good

]]> by: Robert Hess http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-83976 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:02:53 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-83976 It also works well with Regans Orange Bitters, or Angostura Orange Bitters as well... assuming those every make it on to US shelves. It also works well with Regans Orange Bitters, or Angostura Orange Bitters as well… assuming those every make it on to US shelves.

]]> by: Thomas http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-83651 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:48:23 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-83651 Great write up. So true about a proper Manhattan being stirred not shaken. I find I always have to order my Manhattan the opposite of 007 or else it arrives a foamy mess. As for recipe... I like a little more bourbon so do 3 parts bourbon to 3/4 part sweet vermouth. Bitters are essential although I always use Peychaud which are excellent. Great write up. So true about a proper Manhattan being stirred not shaken. I find I always have to order my Manhattan the opposite of 007 or else it arrives a foamy mess. As for recipe… I like a little more bourbon so do 3 parts bourbon to 3/4 part sweet vermouth. Bitters are essential although I always use Peychaud which are excellent.

]]> by: Robert Hess http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-277 Sat, 27 May 2006 08:09:37 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-277 Melissa, glad you're a fan of the Manhattan, but sorry you aren't seeing it made with bitters in your area.<br /> <br /> Try making it at home some time, and make one with, and one without bitters, and see wht you think (and report back!). Be sure to stir it long enough to both give it a good chill as well as release enough water to soften the bite of the alcohol.<br /> <br /> -Robert Melissa, glad you’re a fan of the Manhattan, but sorry you aren’t seeing it made with bitters in your area.

Try making it at home some time, and make one with, and one without bitters, and see wht you think (and report back!). Be sure to stir it long enough to both give it a good chill as well as release enough water to soften the bite of the alcohol.

-Robert

]]> by: Melissa http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-276 Fri, 26 May 2006 23:10:45 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-276 Manhattan - what a wonderful drink. Strong enough to make up for a bad day but not overpowering (although most people that take a sip of mine don't share the same sentiment). In Aus, I have never seen it made with bitters so I'll have to try it. I have seen it garnished with a strawberry once though - needless to say I never went back there again. Manhattan - what a wonderful drink. Strong enough to make up for a bad day but not overpowering (although most people that take a sip of mine don’t share the same sentiment). In Aus, I have never seen it made with bitters so I’ll have to try it. I have seen it garnished with a strawberry once though - needless to say I never went back there again.

]]> by: Robert Hess http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-271 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:22:31 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-271 Both the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan are unfortunately often seen as "old geezer" drinks, but I think that is just because people have been shying away from the "brown spirits" for so long that they haven't given them a try.<br /> <br /> There are lots of wonderful bourbon drinks available, I'll be posting more in the weeks to come. Both the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan are unfortunately often seen as “old geezer” drinks, but I think that is just because people have been shying away from the “brown spirits” for so long that they haven’t given them a try.

There are lots of wonderful bourbon drinks available, I’ll be posting more in the weeks to come.

]]> by: Rob the fan http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-272 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:07:11 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-272 I like this one. I'm a huge bourbon fan, so I'm especially excited when you post another bourbon cocktail. I must say, I was a bit nervouse about this one as a Manhattan is generally viewed as an "old man's cocktail" around here.<br /> <br /> This is also my first experience with sweet vermouth. Interestingly enough, I prefer the Martini & Rossi dry vermouth, but I agree, I prefer the Noily Prat sweet vermouth.<br /> <br /> I used Maker's Mark since I always have it on hand. I'll have to try the rye version some time. I like this one. I’m a huge bourbon fan, so I’m especially excited when you post another bourbon cocktail. I must say, I was a bit nervouse about this one as a Manhattan is generally viewed as an “old man’s cocktail” around here.

This is also my first experience with sweet vermouth. Interestingly enough, I prefer the Martini & Rossi dry vermouth, but I agree, I prefer the Noily Prat sweet vermouth.

I used Maker’s Mark since I always have it on hand. I’ll have to try the rye version some time.

]]> by: Robert Hess http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-273 Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:59:01 +0000 http://thespiritworld.net/2006/04/10/the_manhattan_cocktail/#comment-273 Manhattan's are one of those drinks that many people tend to pass over these days, but it really is a delicious drink, glad you like them! Manhattan’s are one of those drinks that many people tend to pass over these days, but it really is a delicious drink, glad you like them!

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