Weekend project! These jelly shots may look fancy, but they could not have been easier.
Manhattan jelly shot : Bitters syrup, Bulleit Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino cherry
French 75 jelly shot : Lemon syrup, Prosecco, Cognac, Orange zest
* All recipes from the Jelly Test Shot Kitchen book.
I miss Manhattan, so I had one. This one was whipped at the Porter with Black Maple Hill bourbon. This bourbon is from Heaven Hill distillery, which is the largest, independent family-owned distillery in Kentucky. At about 8 years old, 95 proof, balanced and smooth, it made for a perfect Manhattan.
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This is no ordinary Manhattan. This is an amazing Manhattan at Wrecking Bar Brewpub in Atlanta. Four Roses Bourbon, Carpano Antica Formula, orange bitters, topped with a real maraschino cherry (not the hot pink kind!). Smooth but strong, as it should be.
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A bottle of wine and the comforts of home on a rainy NYC evening.
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I love wine/liquor stores that have this glowing vintage look.
Manley’s in the West Village, NYC.
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Whiskey sour at Corner Bistro in the West Village, the supposed home of the best burger in NYC. My verdict? It’s debatable.
Manhattans in… Queens.
I passed by a liquor store today with the new Black Cherry Jim Beam in the window, and was inspired by this article to incorporate it into a Manhattan recipe. While I was there I picked up the bitters and vermouth as well. Now normally a Manhattan calls for rye whiskey, bitters, vermouth, and maraschino cherries, but the Black Cherry Jim Beam takes care of 2 of the ingredients. Excellent. I’ll take a shortcut anyway I can get it. Below is the recipe I used which I can’t imagine improving upon:
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 1/2 oz Black Cherry Jim Beam
1 Dash Bitters
1 Twist Orange Peel
Gently swirl in a shaker with 2 ice cubes and strain into martini glass.
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