Reverse Manhattan

Jim Kearns, Le Crocodile | Brooklyn, NY

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.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 2 ounces vermouth, preferably Miro Rojo
  • 2 ounces vermouth, preferably Miro Rojo
  • 1 ounce rye whiskey, preferably Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
  • 1 ounce rye whiskey, preferably Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash Bitter Truth Bogart's Bitters
  • 1 dash Bitter Truth Bogart's Bitters

Garnish: orange twist, brandied cherries

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir until chilled.
  2. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
  3. Garnish with orange twist and brandied cherries.

Tagged: Manhattan, reverse cocktails, vermouth

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