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.
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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.
The Fourth Regiment Cocktail
The Fourth Regiment Cocktail. I’ve been drifting for years towards more boozy, savory drinks and this one fits the bill just fine.
Old School Sazerac Cocktail
The Sazerac is a classic cocktail originating from the 1800s, known as the official drink of New Orleans. It is typically served “up,” but the recipe can be personalized. This particular version includes sugar, bitters, rye whiskey, Cognac, absinthe, and a lemon peel garnish, with the option to add an ice cube.
Electric Amber Old Fashioned Cocktail
Who doesn’t love an Old Fashioned? This is a delicious and unique spin from the folks at Verdana.
Smoked Old Fashioned Cocktail
Here is my go to home #cocktail. The #smoked #oldfashioned with black walnut bitter and #bourbon barrel aged maple syrup.
Carolina Mule – An Adult Beverage Recipe
Moscow Mules are all the rage apparently. Copper cups, vodka and ginger beer with a bit of lime. I was reading one of my cooking magazine (I forget which) and I came across a Kentucky Mule. Basically they replace the vodka with bourbon. Anyone who knows me, knows very well that if bourbon is involved,…
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