An “upside-down” version of the classic, utilizing Miró Rojo, a very dry, Italian-style vermouth, with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye, to provide extra backbone. Both Angostura and Bogart’s bitters are used, in an effort to recreate the original Boker’s Bitters, called for in the earliest recipes, says Jim Kearns.
Reverse Manhattan
Jim Kearns, Le Crocodile | Brooklyn, NY

Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 2 ounces vermouth, preferably Miro Rojo
- 1 ounce rye whiskey, preferably Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Bitter Truth Bogart's Bitters
Garnish: orange twist, brandied cherries
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir until chilled.
- Strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
- Garnish with orange twist and brandied cherries.