I almost forgot to feature a cocktail this month! Well, here it is, on the last day of September. The Manhattan. This is a very classic cocktail and a favorite in my family. It was my Grandma’s favorite cocktail and I always think of her when I have one. She passed away 3 years ago this month at the age of 93. I like to think having a Manhattan every night had something to do with her living such a long life. My husband’s grandma passed away a couple of weeks ago, so I decided to dedicate this blog to grandmas. So make a Manhattan and raise your glass. Here’s to grandmas!
My Family’s Manhattan
You can make this whatever size you want, just make sure the ratio of whiskey to vermouth is 2:1.
serves 1
Ice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
2 oz. Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (such as Wild Turkey 101 or Jim Beam)
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 maraschino cherries
1 splash maraschino cherry juice
Fill a rocks glass 1/2 full with ice. Add the bitters. Add the whiskey, vermouth and cherry juice and stir. Garnish with cherries.
Manhattans are all my grandpa drinks. Which just reminds me…Thanksgiving is coming up (my mind works in weird and mysterious ways;)) Have a great weekend, Dianne!!