OneFoodie has been experimenting with various cocktail recipes, particularly focusing on Manhattan cocktails. After several attempts with different mixtures, the author found the Perfect Manhattan too sweet and the Dry Manhattan not sweet enough. An accidental creation of the Brooklyn cocktail by adding cherry liqueur was enjoyable but the Black Manhattan cocktail, with its use of Amaro, a sweet but not too sweet substitute for vermouth, was identified as the perfect drink suiting the author’s preference.
Category: Drinks
Dry Manhattan (Brooklyn) Cocktail
My recent preference for savory, booze-forward cocktails, such as the Manhattan. I found the original version too sweet, the Perfect Manhattan slightly less so, and the Dry Manhattan needing some sweetness in the form of Luxardo cherry juice. The cocktail dates back to the mid-1800s and includes rye whiskey, dry vermouth, bitters, and cherry juice, garnished with Luxardo cherries.
Perfect Manhattan Cocktail
The “Perfect Manhattan” cocktail, an homage to the Perfect Martini, uses equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth instead of only sweet vermouth utilized in a traditional Manhattan. It adds complexity and nuance to the drink. The cocktail requires rye whiskey, both vermouths, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cherry juice and garnish, along with a lemon twist.
Corpse Reviver No 2 Cocktail
Recently I have been obsessed with old school cocktails. The more I research the more I find that intrigues me. Also, the more I Google the more cocktails come up in my feeds, in search and on socials. This one didn’t come to me either by search or my feed. I found a revised version…
Bourbon Peach Grand Smash Cocktail
I made this Bourbon Peach Grand Smash Cocktail back in the summer when South Carolina peaches were in season. In my opinion SC peaches are the best, not just because I live here. I feel like California peaches are not sweet or juices enough (might be because I live on the different coast). Georgia peaches…
Ginger Simple Syrup
How to Make a Ginger Infused Simple Syrup This is so easy and packs a punch for a variety of applications. I especially like adding to cocktails that need some sweet but still have some bite. A lot of recipes tell you peel the ginger, I don’t bother. Just make sure you filter with a…
Smoked Old Fashioned with Bacon Infused Bourbon
This is the exact same drink as my Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail. The bacon infused bourbon + the bacon and pork rind garnish take a cocktail that is already over top, further over the top. Ingredients Instructions
Electric Amber Old Fashioned Cocktail
Who doesn’t love an Old Fashioned? This is a delicious and unique spin from the folks at Verdana.
How to Make Bacon Infused Bourbon
Bacon Infused Bourbon Recipe There are plenty of recipes for bacon infused bourbon out there. This one takes some time but I believe it is my favorite. If you have never had bacon infused bourbon, the first sip you’ll be like… uhhh, do I like this? This process is called fat washing, so it literally…
Paper Plane Cocktail
The Paper Plane, named after the popular song by M.I.A., is a cool and popular whiskey cocktail. Equal parts of Bourbon, and two Italian liquors plus fresh lemon juice make for a very fun adult beverage. Amaro and Aperol are readily available at most liquor stores and are great additions to your liquor cabinet. The…
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