Classic Manhattan Cocktail (Ted Allen) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
ice |
2 parts whiskey |
1 part sweet vermouth |
1 to 2 dashes bitters, such as angostura |
orange peel |
real maraschino cherries, recipe follows |
1 cup maraschino liqueur |
1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup) |
Directions:
1. Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Rub the orange peel around the rim of the cocktail glass. Strain the drink into the glass. Add 1 to 2 Real Maraschino Cherries and enjoy!
2. Real Maraschino Cherries:
3. Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.
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