A ”Perfect Manhattan” employs equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a slightly drier finish. This version is elevated to “Royal” status thanks to Antica Formula, the King of Vermouth of Italy’s highest quality.
This was Day 21 from my annual Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – you can download the free eBook with all 24 original recipes here:
MANHATTAN ROYALE
– 1½ oz bourbon
– ½ oz Carpano Antica Formula
– ½ oz dry vermouth
– ½ oz nutmeg syrup
– 2 dashes fig and cinnamon bitters
– Garnish: 2 cocktail cherries
– Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir over ice until well-chilled.
– Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
– Garnish with two cocktail cherries skewered on a cocktail pick.
NUTMEG SYRUP
– 1 cup demerara sugar
– 1 cup water
– 4 whole nutmegs, quartered
– Combine sugar, water, and nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
– Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, let sit at room temperature overnight for a more intense flavour.
– Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
This video originally aired on my Instagram Stories ( where it was sponsored by Carpano Antica Formula, on December 21st, 2021.
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