This Manhattan reflects the recipe in America's first cocktail book, 1862's The Bon Vivant's Companion, by Jerry Thomas. It calls for more vermouth than rye—the opposite of the modern Manhattan.
Makes 8
IngredientsIce
12.0-ozs (1.5 cups) sweet vermouth
8.0-ozs (1 cup) rye
2.0-ozs (1/4 cup) Grand Marnier
16 dashes (48 drops/ 4 tsp) Angostura bitters
Garnish:
8 orange or lemon twists
Preparation
Fill a pitcher two-thirds full with ice. Add the liquids and stir for 30 seconds to chill. Strain into 8 chilled martini glasses; top each with a twist.
Source: Employees Only, New York City via Food & Wine
Last Updated December 23, 2012
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