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Reverse Manhattan

The Washington Post, March 21, 2007
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Beverage

Summary:

An updated classic, with a twist. Rye can be substituted for the bourbon.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth, such as Martini & Rossi (Rosso)
  • 1/2 ounce bourbon
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Twist orange peel or maraschino cherry, for garnish

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vermouth, bourbon and bitters and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass; garnish with a twist of orange peel or maraschino cherry.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller, co-founders of the Museum of the American Cocktail and authors of "Shaken Not Stirred: A Celebration of the Martini."

Tested by Frances Stead Sellers for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 107
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 0g 0
Saturated Fat: 0g 0
Cholesterol: 0mg 0
Sodium: 4mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 5g 2
Dietary Fiber: 0g 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 0g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g
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