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S Sunny&Rummy Member Melbourne, FL Joined: Jun 13, 2013 Posts: 601	S Sunny&Rummy Posted posted on Fri, Aug 29, 2014 8:21 PM On 2014-08-29 20:14, Atomic Tiki Punk wrote: On 2014-08-29 19:48, hiltiki wrote: First attempt, a Manhattan, using my Luxardo maraschino cherries, OMG. Yup! they can do that to you, but what whiskey did you use? and do use a good quality sweet Vermouth, makes a huge difference. [ Edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2014-08-29 20:15 ] And, ideally, that whiskey was a rye. That's the ticket for a killer Manhattan. And I totally agree about quality. Vermouth. No easier way to ruin this wonderful cocktail than with an inferior vermouth. I am going no-frills tonight, drinking and thoroughly enjoying Appleton V/X and coconut water in a hottub while enjoying a holiday weekend getaway.

On 2014-08-29 20:14, Atomic Tiki Punk wrote:

On 2014-08-29 19:48, hiltiki wrote:
First attempt, a Manhattan, using my Luxardo maraschino cherries, OMG.

Yup! they can do that to you, but what whiskey did you use?
and do use a good quality sweet Vermouth, makes a huge difference.

[ Edited by: Atomic Tiki Punk 2014-08-29 20:15 ]

And, ideally, that whiskey was a rye. That's the ticket for a killer Manhattan.

And I totally agree about quality. Vermouth. No easier way to ruin this wonderful cocktail than with an inferior vermouth.

I am going no-frills tonight, drinking and thoroughly enjoying Appleton V/X and coconut water in a hottub while enjoying a holiday weekend getaway.

Post #726499 by Sunny&Rummy on Fri, Aug 29, 2014 8:21 PM