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."

107 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, n/a cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 5g carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, n/a sugar, n/a protein.