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Reverse Manhattan

Swapping the classic whiskey-to-vermouth ratio.

The Reverse Manhattan is exactly what the name suggests, with the whiskey-to-vermouth ratio reversed. But perhaps a more appropriate name would be the Original Manhattan, as this was the initial 19th-century construction of the drink. “I love a Reverse Manhattan!” says Sother Teague of New York’s Amor y Amargo. “Great full flavors, without all the punch of a traditional version.”

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 1 oz. rye whiskey
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Tools:mixing glass, barspoon, strainer
  • Glass:cocktail
  • Garnish:cherry or lemon twist

Preparation

Stir the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, strain into a chilled glass and garnish.

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