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The Manhattan

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Bourbon:
Bourbon is a type of whiskey that is only made in America from at least 51% corn. In that regard, it differs from Scotch and Irish whiskeys, which are made from malted barley. Rye whiskey is made from—you guessed it—rye. There's a helluva lot more you could learn on the subject of whiskeys, but you're not gonna learn it here. All you need to know is that good bourbon is delicious.

Ingredients

Shaker with ice
Hearty shot of bourbon
Splash of sweet vermouth
Dash of bitters

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a shaker with ice.

    Step 2

    Add a hearty shot of bourbon.

    Step 3

    Add a splash of sweet vermouth and dash of bitters.

    Step 4

    You can also add a few drops of maraschino cherry juice, whatever that stuff is.

    Step 5

    Shake and strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a maraschino cherry. If you're lazy, or alone, just drink it on the rocks.

Reprinted with permission from Freakin' Fabulous by Clinton Kelly, (C) 2008 Simon Spotlight Entertainment
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesBittersBourbonWhiskeyVermouthAmericanNut FreeDairy FreeGluten FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerQuickNo-CookCookbooks
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