Dennise
& Peter Carter's
Recipe for
Famous Manhattans
A
kinder & gentler cocktail to recapture the spirit
of a by-gone era
Traditional
version (Dennise's favorite)
|
1.75
liters
3 cups
24 dashes
1/2 cup
|
bourbon
sweet vermouth
Angostura bitters
maraschino cherry juice |
New
York version (Peter's favorite)
|
1.75
liters
2 cups
24 dashes
1/3 cup
|
Canadian
or rye whiskey
sweet vermouth
Angostura bitters
maraschino cherry juice |
Serve
the Famous Manhattan garnished with a maraschino cherry on the
rocks or ice cold straight up.
Other
tips:
-Trader Joe's sells an excellent Italian sweet vermouth.
-Very large jars of marachino cherries are available at Costco.
-Manhattans are best served Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
On Mondays we need a big Martini.
-You're
on your own on Tuesdays.
Dennise
Carter, left side of the picture.
Peter
Carter, center, in business suit.
