This past week I happened to be covering a bar shift at Myron’s (yes this happens often, so come see me) for one of my bartenders. This couple came and sat at the bar, I asked if I could get them something to drink, and the girl immediately asked for a Manhattan. Now, when I first was maturing and making the switch from only beer to trying liquors, I went with the training wheels approach and started by drinking Manhattans to develop a taste/tolerance for bourbon. So when this woman ordered her Manhattan, it brought back those days, and suddenly gave me a craving for a really good one! As soon as I got home from work that night, I mixed up this little variation that I have been drinking every night since! Cheers!
Manhattan Variation
- 1.5 oz Bourbon
- 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- .25 oz Amaretto
- 3 dashs of Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters
In a mixing glass, add all of the above ingredients. Add ice. Stir until the outside of the glass becomes cold to the touch. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
