I agree, this is better than an old fashioned. The rye is dryer and less “oily” feeling in the mouth than bourbon. And the sweet vermouth is more enjoyable to me than simple syrup, I’m glad I’ve found this recipe. (Gives that bottle of sweet vermouth just sitting in the fridge a purpose 😂)
I definitely prefer Manhattans with rye over bourbon. Bourbon is too sweet, and the spice of rye makes a better balance. Another option is the Black Manhattan, which uses Amaro instead of sweet vermouth. I don't like it quite as much with the herbal Amaro, but Amaro is a liqueur with a much longer shelf life than vermouth (I've wasted a lot of sweet vermouth).
Thanks for describing that! I've never tried rye whiskey but love bourbon. I can definitely infer what you're referring to with the "spice" of rye. Lovely
@@judya9164 when building a cocktail within a mixing glass tho you add ice last, this is because if you add the ice first, it will dilute the ingredients before you even get to mixing and chilling (which means it could run risk of over dilution)
Ahhh one of my favorites and thanks for explaining the difference between an Old Fashion and a Manhattan
No problem!
I agree, this is better than an old fashioned. The rye is dryer and less “oily” feeling in the mouth than bourbon. And the sweet vermouth is more enjoyable to me than simple syrup, I’m glad I’ve found this recipe. (Gives that bottle of sweet vermouth just sitting in the fridge a purpose 😂)
I’ve always thought of it more like a rye martini with simple syrup but it really is just the fusion of an old fashioned and a martini
🤯🤯🤯 It’s is the same structure of a Old Fashioned!!
Nice
Thank you for showing us this !
I definitely prefer Manhattans with rye over bourbon. Bourbon is too sweet, and the spice of rye makes a better balance. Another option is the Black Manhattan, which uses Amaro instead of sweet vermouth. I don't like it quite as much with the herbal Amaro, but Amaro is a liqueur with a much longer shelf life than vermouth (I've wasted a lot of sweet vermouth).
Thanks for describing that! I've never tried rye whiskey but love bourbon. I can definitely infer what you're referring to with the "spice" of rye. Lovely
What kind of Amaro u using?
To use up vermouth mix with soda or tonic water as a spritz. Or in a low abv cocktail with sherry or port.
@@GLFRANSISKUS - Amaro Averna
I really wanted to like the Manhattan, but it's not for me. I prefer highballs. Yours looks delicious though!
Shouldn’t it be ingredient first then ice to slow dilution?
If you move quickly it won’t be an issue. But yes. Cheap>expensive ingredients >ice
You always pour liquor OVER ice; you never add ice last. Bartenders courses.
@@judya9164 when building a cocktail within a mixing glass tho you add ice last, this is because if you add the ice first, it will dilute the ingredients before you even get to mixing and chilling (which means it could run risk of over dilution)
3.25 oz of vermouth to 2 oz rye? Is this correct?
3/4 oz
I thought he said 3.25 also.
3 and 1/4 oz vermouth I don' t think so.
3/4
@@gentsloungethanks for the clarification but to be fair that's not what you said in the video. Go ahead and watch it again.
Needs to go back and correct his audio
A Black Manhattan is way better
Ice first?
For video purposes.
You are making it a 4 ounce drink???
Where do liquor laws allow you to pour a 4oz drink??
2oz of whiskey and 3/4oz of vermouth? = 2.75oz
just a worse, more pretentious old fashioned