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Perfect Manhattan
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Reference
Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions
Alex Day, David Kaplan, and Nick Fauchald - 2018
This version pairs Rittenhouse rye with Cocchi Vermouth di Torino and Dolin dry as the split vermouths — a deliberate combination where the Cocchi's richness and the Dolin's crispness complement rather than compete with the high-proof rye. A lemon twist garnish reinforces the dry side, making it lighter and brighter than most Perfect Manhattans.
Ingredients
Servings
Units
2 dashes
0.5 oz
0.5 oz
2 oz
Garnish
Steps
1
Combine , , , and in a mixing glass with ice.
2
Stir until chilled.
3
Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
4
Express the lemon twist over the drink, then set it on the edge of the glass.
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