Manhattan Cocktail
- 1 1/2 ounces Rittenhouse 100-proof rye whiskey
- 1 3/4 ounces Dolin Rouge sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 lemon twist, for garnish
- Pour the whiskey, vermouth, liqueur, and bitters into a mixing glass.
- Add large cold ice cubes and stir for 40 revolutions.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with the lemon twist.
- Dominant Flavors: rye whiskey with citrus on the nose
- Body: full with high alcohol content
- Dryness: medium
- Complexity: medium to high with perfect balance
- Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: soft botanicals in the vermouth against spicy bitters
- Finish: medium with oak and bittersweet orange overtones
- Glass: cocktail
rye whiskey, grand marnier, bitters, lemon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/manhattan-cocktail-390744 (may not work)