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longship

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48. I am thinking that Mahattans would do just fine.

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 12:39 PM

Nov 2012

2 oz Bourbon (I like Old Taylor)
1 oz sweet Italian Vermouth
Dash of Angorastura bitters.

Stir with ice for a good half minute. Never shake!!

Put garnish into a martini glass and strain drink over the garnish.

Traditional garnish is a maraschino cherry (hopefully with a stem). Dirty Manhattan has a dash of maraschino juice before pouring.

Best to make them in batches in a small pitcher. Also, the colder, the better. Keep bourbon in freezer; keep vermouth in fridge.

Skäl!

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