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If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must. Replace the sweet vermouth of a Manhattan with dry vermouth. Then add splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif, Cynar,...
If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must. Replace the sweet vermouth of a Manhattan with dry vermouth. Then add splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif, Cynar,...
The GIBSON is a classic martini, usually gin, garnished with a pickled cocktail onion rather than an olive or lemon twist. It’s an unusual gin martini because it doesn’t use any bitters as others do. The cocktail onion adds a...
From the family of Campari cocktails comes the OLD PAL. While the Boulevardier shifts the Negroni from gin to bourbon, the Old Pal becomes a drier and less sweet version of the Boulevardier by shifting to rye and dry vermouth....
The CORKSCREW is a martini-style light rum cocktail that suits almost any occasion or time of the year. It’s pleasing with its mild peach flavor, but is beautifully offset and balanced by dry vermouth. It’s similar to a Jean Harlow...
The ABSINTHE MARTINI takes the classic gin martini and adds a touch of Absinthe, making it anise-fresh, icy-smooth and boozy. While strong, it goes down like a light digestive. The licorice flavor adds balance to the botanicals of gin. Requirements:...
The METROPOLITAN is a semi-sweet brandy drink that bears a resemblance to the Manhattan in both taste and appearance. Besides using brandy instead of whiskey, the proportion of sweet vermouth is higher here than in the Manhattan and calls for...
The STILETTO MANHATTAN adds a small portion of Amaretto to whiskey and dry vermouth. In the process, it creates a dressed up and well-balanced alternative Manhattan. The small amount of almond-flavored liqueur is just sweet enough to counter the dry...
If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must. Replace the sweet vermouth of a Manhattan with dry vermouth. Then add splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif, Cynar,...
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