I am growing pretty weary of bartenders making lousy Manhattans for me. It is not the most complex drink to mix, but I see the same mistakes over and again and that just frustrates me.
The other night in Las Vegas at The Rio (crappiest big hotel off the strip) was another typical example of a bad Manhattan. He pours the bourbon (I like Knob Creek), pours the Vermouth (too much), and then begins to shake. Ah ha, forgot the bitters. The poor bitters, so often forgotten. So essential to making the drink more than an unbalanced mixture of whiskey and wine.
Bitters are not hard to remember. Just a couple of dashes bring the while drink together and make it a perfect cocktail.
2oz Bourbon (Makers, Knob Creek, etc.)
1oz Sweet Vermouth
couple of dashes of Angostura Bitters and Blood Orange Bitters
Stir and serve in a cocktail (martini) glass. Can be served on the rocks if you would really like it. No maraschino cherry necessary, but a bourbon soaked cherry is fine.
Send the drinks back if they don't get it right.
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