WHISKEY FAN MAKES A MANHATTAN FOR THE FIRST TIME / Irish Girl makes Cocktails

WHISKEY FAN MAKES A MANHATTAN FOR THE FIRST TIME / Irish Girl makes Cocktails | Ciara O Doherty

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In todays episode of Cocktails with Ciara, I (a big whiskey fan) am making a MANHATTAN for the first time! A Manhattan cocktail is a classic whiskey cocktail originally made with Rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth, angostura bitters, and a cherry or orange garnish.
✨ Ingredients ✨
60ml Rye Whiskey (I used Jim Beam)
30ml Sweet Red Vermouth
3-4 dashes angostura bitters
Maraschino Cherries to garnish
✨ Method ✨
Add your whiskey, vermouth and bitters to a mixing glass
Add ice and stir for 25 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with Maraschino cherries
Enjoy!
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@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the love on today's video! ❤ Don't forget you can support my channel & unlock exclusive content by joining my Patreon Community here: www.patreon.com/ciaraodoherty 🗝️🗝️🗝️

@peterryan5309 3 жыл бұрын

Ciara O Doherty Please try to make the vesper! I’ll for sure contribute!

@bristoldaffern8898 3 жыл бұрын

Hey beauty 🤩 queen 👸 how have you been

@Ba11kick 3 жыл бұрын

Ciara, I love your channel . Big fan As a Canadian who absolutely loves Whiskey and like you doesn’t like beer. I would like you to try an outstanding Canadian Rye Whiskey. Please try Forty Creek Rye. My personal favorite. Very interested in your appraisal of this great Whiskey. Will keep watching and just subscribed. Cheers

@Tsalinger 3 жыл бұрын

Druid Theater

@cobrian45 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you are learning all the little things along the way (odd numbered gsrnishes). Cocktails are such a fun way to learn history.

@lukehuston4927 3 жыл бұрын

Another way to say “alcohol heavy” cocktail is “spirit-forward” cocktail. Or, as my grandfather used to say to bartenders “lean on it!” 😄🍸

@dfbess 3 жыл бұрын

3 finger drink is how I have also heard it.

@romantheman1227 3 жыл бұрын

So to make a long story short.. the political society Drunks wanted to look proper .. LMAO

@davee4555 3 жыл бұрын

@@dfbess In Wisconsin, we spread the three fingers as wide apart as possible when holding them up to the glass.

@idontknowleavemealoneplease 3 жыл бұрын

We call cocktails that are less alcohol heavy "rip-offs"

@margaretmold63 3 жыл бұрын

@@dfbess fingers vertical or horizontal ?

@davidray6962 3 жыл бұрын

Dilution in a drink is less about making the alcohol less powerful, more about the chemical and physical reactions of oils and alcohol and aromatics and water. The fact you are diligent about following the directions is good - so many people try to skip the dilution, and don't understand why their "stronger" drink doesn't have the complexity and depth it should.

@kentak47 3 жыл бұрын

Since an 80 proof liquor is already about 60% water, why would a little more dilution make a big difference? Just asking.

@davidray6962 3 жыл бұрын

@@kentak47 It's not about the water content, but things coming out of and into solution or suspension - and you want that to be happening at the time of consumption. A shelf-stable product is fine for sitting on a shelf, but something which is active and changing and evolving is a much more interesting drink. One of the more fun ways to illustrate this is with ouzo. It's a clear liquid. Add some soda water and lemon to make an ouzo spritz: it turns white/cloudy (because the oils come out of suspension for a while). If you wait long enough, it goes clear again - but you wouldn't want to drink it then. It's while it is active that it is most tasty.

@WhatAm1doinggg 3 жыл бұрын

@@kentak47 same reason you throw a bit of fresh tap water into scotch

@russrollins9978 3 жыл бұрын

I was a bartender for several years, and my favorite whiskey cocktail was a Vieux Carre. Combine 3/4 ounce Rye Whiskey, 3/4 ounce Cognac, 3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth, 1/2 ounce Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, 1-2 dashes Bitters, 1-2 dashes Aromatic Bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well and strain into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a cherry. This is a classic from New Orleans (circa 1930s) Edit: Have you considered tackling some layered drinks? They can be challenging, but very satisfying when you succeed.

@ericlonidier4053 3 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt, the best whiskey cocktail. I typically also squeeze orange rind for the oils as well.

@abgbdwlf 3 жыл бұрын

An amazing drink invented at the Carousel Bar in the Monteleone Hotel. Also try the La Louisiane cocktail for a variation.

@katiemay139 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'd love to see her tackle some layered drinks!

@TheEthicalHedonist 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely! I came here to suggest the exact same thing!

@liveadam1 3 жыл бұрын

+1 on the Vieux Caree suggestion. Also, I recommend using less vermouth in your Manhattan, closer to a 4:1 ratio.

@michaelcurtin6797 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite cocktail. I try different whiskeys, vermouths, and bitters for different flavors. Chocolate bitters are very good. My favorite Manhattan is made with Bulleit Rye, Averna Amaro as the vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and Luxardo cherries. I add a bar spoon or two of Luxardo cherry syrup. Experiment with the proportions to get the taste you prefer. I also make an Irish Manhattan with Irish Whisky, Irish Mist Liqueur, Grand Marnier, bitters, and of course, Luxardos. Thanks for the fun videos. Stay safe

@JE-western-rider 3 жыл бұрын

Irish Mist, while being sweet, is incredible . I like to add a bar spoon of this to other drinks.

@Mark-zu6oz 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds really good!

@marcozg77 2 жыл бұрын

That is a Black Manhattan you describe. It's my favourite too, but I prefer Rittenhouse rye, I find Bulleit is way too dry. I find the chocolate notes of Rittenhouse goe very well with the coffee notes of Averna.

@gramdalfthewhite 2 жыл бұрын

You ever try Nocino (Walnut Liqueur) instead of sweet vermouth? It's just.. *chefs kiss* I'll also light an orange peel and gout some flame into the cocktail. The burnt citric acid adds a whole new level of depth

@michaelcurtin6797 2 жыл бұрын

@@gramdalfthewhite I will try that, it sounds good. I have discovered Black Walnut Bitters and use them to change up my Manhattans. Take care.

@zbeekerm 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don’t know about Jim Beam... not my favorite. If you can find Rittenhouse Rye, it’s a good balance between affordable and good. Also a bit higher proof if my memory is correct. If you want something super fancy/high end I would recommend Michter’s rye if you can find it. Also the classic sweet vermouth to use is Dolin Rouge, but my favorite (and very fancy) sweet vermouth is Carpano Antica Formula vermouth. A cheaper-but good-traditional sweet vermouth would be something like a Martini and Rossi. For a cheaper Manhattan I like Canadian Mist whiskey.

@bravowhiskey4684 3 жыл бұрын

Martini-Rossi is garbage, don’t go cheaper than Dolin. I’d love to try that Lillet Rouge, but we can’t get it here. I have that Jim Beam, it’s very much what you’d expect from a pre-prohibition style rye. It’s very bold, which can be useful. Carpano Antica will make the best Manhattan on the planet. Especially with Rittenhouse...

@kennethepps3425 3 жыл бұрын

Balcones Rye is also really good.

@jessedixon6534 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss! Rittenhouse, or Overholt (bonded) are great choices too! Though I prefer Cocchi di torino, if it ever had a rival, Carpano would be it. I like your style man! Cheers!

@soilent9618 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Rittenhouse big time. If you want to go super top shelf though, Whistlepig 10 is absolutely amazing.

@treyroberts6998 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with the Rittenhouse...great rye for the price. I have a bottle in my liquor cabinet.

@Seamus0514 3 жыл бұрын

I make Manhattans with Maker's Mark (which I know you like!). Also, I put the cherry juice in before the ice and mixing. Delicious!

@parnpichate 2 жыл бұрын

A Manhattan is basically a whiskey martini and it’s one of my favorites. The sweet vermouth takes the edge off and makes this a superb sipping drink.

@krogg5868 3 жыл бұрын

The vermouth matters more than the rye in my experience. There are several good ones from Italy. Lots of interesting ways to make this drink.

@woopize 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the spanish ones! Yzagirre, Lustau, Miró are amazing.

@FreezyAbitKT7A 3 жыл бұрын

All I have available is Martini & Rossi. It would be nice to try others

@woopize 3 жыл бұрын

@@FreezyAbitKT7A The ones I mentioned I'm pretty sure that are the most exported Spanish vermouths. There are even some scotch whiskies finished in Lustau wine barrels. Maybe in some fancy liquor store or fancy imported product stores you will find tje,. If not, intenret is always the answer haha

@willmc55555 3 жыл бұрын

Carpano Antica all the way!

@LetsTalkDrinks 3 жыл бұрын

Krogg I totally agree 😁

@redtack 3 жыл бұрын

Your mention of the odd number garnish is spot on! With chilled Sambuca, we would start with 3 coffee beans, and add 2 on each following pour to maintain the odd #. Stop when your glass holds more beans than liquor! Thanks! Love your videos!

@willblack5419 3 жыл бұрын

My uncle loved Manhattans. Told me if I ate more then 3 of the jar cherries I would die. I think he just wanted to preserve his cherries for his Manhattans! Which I now enjoy in his memory. 😎

@CiaraODoherty 3 жыл бұрын

Your Uncle is a genius! 😂😂😂

@TrailofRuin 3 жыл бұрын

Try a Manhattan made with Canadian Club rye whisky and Martini and Rossi sweet vermouth. It has a gorgeous red/gold hue and the flavor is out of this world.

@benjamindouglas862 3 жыл бұрын

6:44 "see how I get on", instead of see how I get along.....I love that subtle difference so much.

@hh3888 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos, I've watched your videos since July and think you have now hit the right stride. Really enjoy your tutorials on the cocktails. You make it look easy and inspire so many to make these cocktails at home for the first time.

@Caiphex 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the sit and chat at the end. Big thumbs up and look forward to the next one.

@caithenry8429 3 жыл бұрын

Love the longer format! And I now have a running list of cocktails and liquors to try thanks to this series, so many thanks for that since my favorite bar is still closed

@seankeenan2940 3 жыл бұрын

I like to chill the glass (lightly), place a Luxardo and some syrup in the bottom with the bitters. Then pour the chilled whiskey and vermouth in; prefer bourbon (Woodford Reserve) to the rye, and a lot less vermouth. But a friend prepared the more traditional like yours, and that was a lot of fun, too! Nice spoon

@zackmorrison470 3 жыл бұрын

This put a smile on my face, because my Grandfather on my Mother's side would ALWAYS order a "Manhattan on the rocks," whenever they took us out to eat anywhere. He passed away 15+ years ago, but I always remember thinking how classy and "Don Draper" he sounded ordering it and looked drinking it... WAY before "Mad Men" even aired; giving us all a conceptual reference to the culture and style of that generation! So, once I had matured enough to enjoy bourbon straight or on ice, I decided I'd give "The Manhattan" a try for myself. So I ordered one, at a crowded chain restaurant/bar, thinking that, if nothing else, I too would look like a classy gentleman drinking it, instead of a boring old Bud Light. BUT, I had made a FATAL mistake when placing my order by NOT specifying "On The Rocks," so instead of being served to me in a classy, manly, "Rocks Glass," it was served to me in a VERY large, VERY "Sex In The City," style "Martini Glass," with an elaborate garnish which just drew more attention to it. I owned my mistake, and drank it as non-nonchalantly as possible, but needless to say, I DID NOT look like Don Draper while doing so, and did not order a second. Cheers! =)

@bobthomas8342 3 жыл бұрын

Great story.

@chrismacmillan3535 3 жыл бұрын

The Manhattan was my grandmother’s favorite, she always added a small splash of grenadine. I really like using a combination of angostura and orange bitters for manhattans and old fashioned.

@ericbrett3095 3 жыл бұрын

Tramore is pretty cool. I took my children there in the summer of 2006. My younger son won at Dance Dance Revolution.

@isthatwhatemptymeans8222 3 жыл бұрын

Best Cocktail ever. Wild Turkey from the 1970s still available although pricey. Tumbler glass and one small sliver of ice to dilute from 101 to 90 something. Let it sit 2 minutes swirl the glass sip and enjoy.

@KingNero4444 3 жыл бұрын

Canadian whisky is a food group in my home. You really need to have a 7 and 7 with a twist of lime Ciara!

@mndlessdrwer 3 жыл бұрын

Canadian whiskey are great value if you live on the continent. Not sure about their pricing in Europe and the UK, but the flavors are usually just so balanced and inoffensive, so they're great for mixing. Canadian Club 12 is one of my go-to alcohols for when I intend to use a good deal of it in an alcohol-heavy drink.

@paranoidrodent 3 жыл бұрын

@@mndlessdrwer Some of Canada's smaller distilleries have some more distinctive tasting whiskies, with Canadian 100% rye being back in fashion (noticeably spicier) along with some more interesting grain and barrel aging options (along with a single malt from Nova Scotia). Still, the biggest brands (Crown Royal, Canadian Club, Seagrams, etc.) do tend to have the smooth and balanced flavour profile you describe, especially in their flagship blends (they also have some more distinctive specialty whiskeys like Crown Royal Northern Rye and such). I'm partial to Forty Creek's Copper Pot myself but I'm not sure how available it is internationally. For a basic cocktail mixer, Crown Royal is a reliable choice for smoother sweeter cocktails like Manhattans or Old Fashioneds. I'd probably opt for a bourbon or something equally heavy on the oak for a Whiskey Sour though. You need something with more punch to balance the sourness.

@gizzy2403 3 жыл бұрын

Oh geez its sickening sweet, but 2each their own. Crown Royal is good though, & I heard that th vanilla is exceptional ( would luv 2try)

@paranoidrodent 3 жыл бұрын

@Blue Skies Bourbon has a heavy oak opening and a strong vanilla finish. Different bourbons have some variation, of course, but those two characteristics are very pronounced. If they don't appeal to you, you won't be a bourbon fan. Yep, Canadian whiskey tends to be smooth. The 100% rye whiskeys are a little more old fashioned, with some spice and complexity, but any basic Canadian whiskey will be smooth (sometimes to a fault). I like our local product but I do sometimes wish our distillers were a bit more adventurous.

@timmyboy2495 3 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Tysen Henriksen it’s made with 7 up.

@javiervigil2511 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you're tackling the classics first. Delicious, I do like the twist of orange it adds that little something extra that amps up the flavor.

@Stupha_Kinpendous 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely one of my favorite cocktails.

@FreezyAbitKT7A 3 жыл бұрын

Almost what I suggested, Brandy Manhattan - Spring Lake style. 2 shots Brandy 1 sot Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Dash Drambuie (in lieu of Angostura bitters) 1 teaspoon cherry juice, 3 cherries, on the rocks in a square low glass, like your mint julip size

@NeverEmTyBottle 3 жыл бұрын

I love Jim Beam Rye, it is sitting on my shelf now. Great video!

@allianceofsteel 3 жыл бұрын

My single favorite try person.. just so positive.... doesn't take herself too seriously always laughing and smiling.. now if you could only bottle her essence and market it.. depression be a thing of the past.

@cashonly8385 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooo I love a Manhattan. Especially during a nice snowy night.

@alexcolson7180 3 жыл бұрын

new to your channel here and as an irish in america here i have seen galway on google maps but hope to one day visit there would love to see it for real Eíre is one of the most beautiful places in europe love to see the ancestral home

@williamfrazier5010 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, an Irish Girl will be able to come to America some day and see our beautiful country. That would be a great video series.

@BrianAthens 3 жыл бұрын

Love your kitchen!

@MattLovesVinyl 3 жыл бұрын

I think you should end the summer with the greatest summer cocktail there is: The Long Island Iced Tea. I don't know how the chemistry of it works, but when you take vodka, tequila, silver rum, gin, triple sec, sour mix, and a splash of Coca-Cola, it literally tastes like iced tea. It's amazing! I'm sure you've had it before if you like a good drink, but it's always fun to make. I imagine the person who invented it didn't have enough of those spirits to make a specific cocktail, so they mixed them all together and there you go!

@dandowe1985 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of Canadian Club as my Manhattan base. That's how my dad always made them for my mom--plus a little of the maraschino cherry juice is key--gives it a little extra. The best cocktail!

@kevincameron8437 3 жыл бұрын

You bottle collection seems to be growing like your subscriber count! Great video and I’m diggin all these classic cocktails. Thanks.

@patrickharrington5753 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ciara, I enjoyed the video. My favorite part was "give it a tums up", so I did. I used to make Manhattans a lot. I used dry vermouth because I didn't like the sweet vermouth.

@jeffreybirman7281 3 жыл бұрын

These are such great videos to drink whiskey to!

@christopherhoffer2393 3 жыл бұрын

The one change I would make is in glass selection. Yes, no rocks in a coupe is a fine choice, but I adhere to the "brown and down" suggestion, where one serves a "brown" spirit cocktail "down" in a low-ball glass. Cubes get into the dilution debate, so that can go either way. Regardless, I think a low-ball glass fits the wood paneled, leather, crisp weather nature of a Manhattan the best. Cannot wait to see what is next!

@8stringmonkey 3 жыл бұрын

Our family originated in Ulster county Clair (O'Neal) I wish to visit some day. I like Bulleit brand rye.

@crenner07 3 жыл бұрын

I made one last night that was 90 ml rye, 22 ml red vermouth, 22 ml Luxardo liquor, 2-3 dashes bitters, and a cherry garnish. It was delicious!

@cobrian45 3 жыл бұрын

Yessssss! Another of my favorites. Was debating this or Old Fashioned tonight. Went with Old Fashioned. Ciara, you really should look into getting a clear ice maker. They aren't too expensive and the directional frozen ice is gorgeously clear. It makes the experience so much more incredible.

@microtasker 3 жыл бұрын

I asked, I received! Thank you for making my favorite drink! You made my day!

@rexwickland2404 3 жыл бұрын

The next time you’re in Athlone, go to a Sean’s Bar. It’s at least 900 years old.

@kathyastrom1315 3 жыл бұрын

My mom and I went there on my only trip to Ireland. Very cool!

@mitchellweiner4990 3 жыл бұрын

The bar or bartender? 😝

@greendragonpublishing 3 жыл бұрын

I went there! Very cool.

@GeraldYarbray 3 жыл бұрын

Redemption hye rye, leonello sweet vermouth, orange bitters, luxardo cherry, and lemon peal rim, 100stirs.... Perfect

@SantosVIII 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Manhattan... here in my country, if you change the whiskey for run it's called Bermudas, and if you change the whiskey for vodka, you will have a San Petersburgo... Before to go out, I always have a Manhattan and a cosmopolitan, that makes my night complete... love love love love your video, 10/10...

@juanypei 3 жыл бұрын

try it with a high rye bourbon. also I wonder if you'll like a brooklyn cocktail. like a Manhattan...two ounces rye 1 oz DRY vermouth ¼ oz maraschino LIQUEUR ¼ oz amer picon or a couple dashes of those bitters on your counter. Or try my favorite, a Remember the Maine...2 oz rye, ¾ oz sweet vermouth, 2 barspoons cherry heering, absinthe rinse. prep your chilled coupe with the absinthe rinse; pour out any remaining absinthe. meanwhile stir the other ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, and strain into your coupe. garnish with 🍒 and imbibe

@jamesunderwood386 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your channel. I found flavoring the simple syrup that changes the game. I put a hot pepper in syrup as I made it than made the best mojito I ever had.

@jamesmarsh1212 3 жыл бұрын

DARLIN'...Next time you make a Manhattan PLEASE pour it into a large Martini Glass... much more appropriate for this drink which has been my "go too" drink for 49 years! The cherries you've used are PERFECT for this wonderful cocktail! I enjoy you and your channel immensely... keep mixing girl !!👍🏼

@erikdahl3171 3 жыл бұрын

For Canadian, Crowne Royal makes a very nice Manhattan

@Cough75 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I've been wanting to try a manhattan. Thank you for making it.

@jeremyharris1547 3 жыл бұрын

Great job with the mixing and totally okay to add the cherry juice.

@lesthegreat 3 жыл бұрын

Love the jazz chair

@JenniferDuffy 3 жыл бұрын

This was a delight; I am now going to have to try this.

@tankerslug 3 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious.. Making one tonight.

@Jessica-zi7xd 3 жыл бұрын

I love a good Manhattan! I also swap out the angostura biter for fig and cinnamon biter.

@name_less7687 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooo

@ktotheramer 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites! Waaay too easy to drink!!

@willmc55555 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you discovered the wonders of a Manhattan. If you have these bottles, it's my favorite version. Sazarac Rye, Carpano Antica Vermouth, Angostura bitters, and of course the Luxardo Cherries, which I had to take one out of my stash after watching this.

@fawn-mariegolden8677 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos because they make me feel like, "I can do that!" Thank you!

@greendragonpublishing 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I adore Achill Island! It's amazing. I've been there twice and was supposed to go again in May. That obviously didn't happen. Maybe next summer!!!

@frankcline2851 3 жыл бұрын

All the drinks you make look great. The good old Long Island iced tea always got the job done for me. Always a great time 😀

@captainrumball 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite rye for mixing is bulleit. super smooth

@DennisHalifax 3 жыл бұрын

Videos are getting better. Nice!

@jonstrongman3292 3 жыл бұрын

Finally you made the classic Manhattan, well done. I make mine with Bulliet Rye, whatever vermouth I have at the time, orange bitters and garnish with orange peel.

@jenniferliu1340 3 жыл бұрын

I love love love a Manhattan and I highly recommend the Carpano Antica sweet vermouth and many others have recommended it’s so delicious. I’ve been making many of these cocktails with you love this series. You should try a corpse reviver #2 that’s the drink we are making this week in order to use some of the absinthe left from the sazaracs lol

@sandu2342 3 жыл бұрын

When you start making gin cocktails, try a Bee's Knees! It's a Prohibition era drink, and refreshingly tasty. 🐝 2oz Gin, 3/4oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2oz honey syrup (simple syrup made with honey instead of sugar), shake until chilled, serve in chilled coupe glass with a lemon twist.

@gabriel38g 3 жыл бұрын

Corn-based whisky requires lots of stirring for the whisky and vermouth to come together in a manhattan. I find rye mixes with vermouth much more easily and becomes one. Tha Manhattans is my favourite cocktail. I usually use maraschino cherries, but any syrup-cherries with work. I have also substituted unsweetened and even frozen blueberries.

@fullofnothingness4205 3 жыл бұрын

Sagamore Rye from my hometown of Baltimore is great. The best one I’ve had, with Michter’s Rye coming in a close second.

@fnord5 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I suggested this a few episodes ago. My favorite cocktail. Although I don't use so much of the vermouth. I do 60/20-60/15 ml.

@timy5383 3 жыл бұрын

I've read some of the comments and there are a bunch of great suggestions. I am a Kentucky boy and have been drinking bourbon for a long time. Manhattan is my favorite cocktail and I have made them at home many times. I shake mine because I like them as cold as possible. I always add a couple of spoons of cherry juice to the mix because I like mine on the sweeter side. I also use a high proof bourbon because I like the burn/sweet combo, if that makes sense. Just my 2 cents. I enjoy watching your channel and watching you on TRY. Keep up the great work.

@bobthomas8342 3 жыл бұрын

Looks too red. I used to add a spoon of the cherry syrup, but as my palate matured I realized it kills the drink with cherry sweetness. The key to the whole drink is the herbal notes of the vermouth. In fact the choice of vermouth is much more important than the whiskey. Now I make it with Bulleit rye, Dolan vermouth, one Luxardo cherry, drained, and an orange twist.

@markwayne 3 жыл бұрын

strong agree about how important the vermouth choice can be. have not had Lillet before so can't attest to the flavor, but it was definitely the culprit for the color. have been using Carpano Antica in my Manhattans for a couple of years now, though Dolin is a solid selection and a good choice for anyone new to this cocktail. also recommend a lemon twist, especially when using a 100% rye.

@name_less7687 3 жыл бұрын

@@markwayne I always use rye and I agree. Orange clashes way too much with rye. Lemon's way better. I can take or leave the cherry. I give mine a good heavy 3 splashes of bitters. I love bitters. No orange bitters though Lmao. Edit.. I also shake mine.

@bassiclymike 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Dolin Rouge vermouth as well. So far my favorite ryes are Old Overholt Bonded 100 Proof and Knob Creek. I wasn't crazy about Bulleit in it which I found odd because I drink it straight on rocks and love it.

@AJFB45 3 жыл бұрын

If you love Makers so much then definitely make a Manhattan with it, that is one of my all time favorite drinks

@raymiller315 3 жыл бұрын

Another nice variation is the perfect Manhattan - splitting the vermouth into halves of sweet and dry vermouth.

@dbwygant 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Ciara! I recommend you try some great Italian sweet vermouth. My favorites are Cocchi vermouth di Torino or Antica Formula Carpano Vermouth

@The_Smith 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ciara, my tip for a manahattan is fee brothers cherry bitters . . . also as a Canadian my preferred choice of Rye Whisky is Alberta Premium, the only easily available 100% rye grain Whisky. Also, try a Canadian Old Fashioned . . . use a barspoon of maple syrup, a couple dashes of orange bitters as well as the angostura, and flame the orange peal garnish . . . enjoy!

@Wildly_Uninspired_Handle 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE rye. I was brought up on shooting Old Grandad at work, but recently tried Lip Service and enjoyed that quite a bit.

@robertsternberg1242 3 жыл бұрын

I coincidentally just bought that same bottle of Him Beam Rye. I like it a lot. Your recipe was exactly the way I make a Manhattan, except 3-1 ratio of rye to vermouth.

@denisewhite1426 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite mixed drink. However, I prefer Scotch, so I've switched to that, which changes the name to a Rob Roy. The proportions I use are the same as yours - 2 to 1. I also love cherries (although I've never tried the Luxardo, which sounds great). What I do is remove the cherries from the jar with a cocktail fork, and make sure to pierce each one all the way through. Then I just put them in the glass, so by the time I finish, they've soaked up the liquor. And I also put in the syrup (or if there's not enough in the jar, Maraschino syrup). I started with a little, but keep increasing the amount, lol. I drink mine on the rocks. My father liked Comfort Manhattans, made with Southern Comfort instead of whiskey, but it's a bit sweet for my taste.

@johnkane8473 3 жыл бұрын

this one was always my dad's go-to.

@benpadgett6489 3 жыл бұрын

I made a Manhattan every night for a year, and no liquor was off the table for mixing. The mix that worked best for my palate was 3-part: 1 shot of rye as a base, half shot of bourbon to smooth it out, and half shot of scotch to add some peaty smokey goodness. If using an Islay scotch, the split shot should be more like 3/4 bourbon and 1/4 scotch. I’d typically go cheap on the rye, middle shelf classic bourbon, and something like Lagavulan 16, Ardbeg 10, or classic Bruichladdich. I haven’t explored vermouth as much because I wanted to limit variables, but O also found a good one. Can’t go wrong with Antica Formula. Cheers!

@arthurrodarte8624 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought this rye my self gonna make this yayyyyy 🤘🏽❤️

@PTExp 3 жыл бұрын

If you can find it, Crown Royal Northern Harvest is a killer Canadan Whisky to try. It won the best in the world a few years back and is a great value.

@Done_Wright 3 жыл бұрын

Checking to see if it's possible to send you some Washington whiskey. Once you get thru all the other suggested drinks it'd be fun to get you some uncommon whiskeys to play with. Although it's late, congrats on the 75K subscribers. Keep on keeping on!

@Mr.Div4 3 жыл бұрын

Something I would HIGHLY recommend would be Potter’s Crown Canadian Whiskey. A little higher on the proof, but it is so well rounded that it’s a pro at making cocktails. ❤️ Love the channel Ciara!

@Michelle-1 3 жыл бұрын

You are such a gorgeous sweet soul! My favorite cocktail is a Queen Anne's Revenge! There are quite a few variations, but I think you would LOVE it. This is the best recipe i've found: 45 ml (1.5 oz) light rum 15 ml (.5 oz) Gunpowder Green Tea Simple Syrup* 15 ml (.5 oz) fresh lime juice 7.5 ml (.25 oz) blood orange juice 7.5 ml (.25 oz) Domaine de Canton, or ginger liqueur Ginger Tea Foam**, as garnish 1 lime slice, as garnish *Gunpowder Green Tea Simple Syrup: Fill a pint glass halfway with demerara sugar. Set 3 gunpowder green teabags on top and fill the rest with hot water. Stir to dissolve the sugar (take the strings off the tea bags if they have them or they will intertwine with your barspoon!) and let steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool briefly, then refrigerate to thicken and cool completely. **Ginger Tea Foam: Whisk 1 egg white in a medium bowl, slowly adding 7.5 ml (.25 oz) Gunpowder Green Tea Syrup and 7.5 ml (.25 oz) Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur. When firm, spoon on top of the cocktail as garnish.

@name_less7687 3 жыл бұрын

Needs alcohol :p

@Thebeastgrizz 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, really enjoy your videos.. i see now what I was told years ago.. im 54, and decades ago , sitting in Patty O'Malley s pub in sf, an old timer told me over whiskey, to get me a Galway grrl.. haha. I see why.. thanks for keeping a smile on this mug

@holyglockamole8608 3 жыл бұрын

Next try the brown derby. One of my favorites. 2oz Bourbon 1oz fresh grapefruit juice .5oz of Honey syrup For the honey syrup a 3:1 is perfect. Just runny enough to mix and not watered down too much to lose the honey flavor.

@JLamstudio 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Manhattan, and sidecar. And Negroni. My favorites.

@jmprvrhntcmp 3 жыл бұрын

Solid!!!! Drinking one as I watch this! 👍

@wildturkey1186 3 жыл бұрын

Here is a whiskey sour recipe for you. 3/4 cup whiskey Bourbon or Rye. The juice of 3 lemons and 4 limes, 2/3 cup simple syrup. Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into glasses. Add a maraschino cherry and serve ice cold. I tend to make a pitcher earlier in the day, then stick the pitcher in the frig. And then mix it together with ice just before serving at cocktail hour.

@beasty768 3 жыл бұрын

Others have mentioned Rittenhouse rye already and I would like to recommend you try it as well! I tried it for the first time recently and it is now my go to rye. Its great in a Manhattan or an old fashioned. I know this will sound sacrilege but I shake my Manhattan and I find that most traditional recipes are a little vermouth heavy so I decrease the vermouth a little to my liking. I only use maraschino cherries to garnish. I really need to get my hands on some Luxardo cherries!

@Deadcntr 3 жыл бұрын

A Manhattan is one of my favorite cocktails. Delicious!

@miikdaniels1439 3 жыл бұрын

About 6 months ago, I tried an old fashioned made with Luxardo cherry juice added to it and a Luxardo cherry in it. I chewed on that cherry for like an hour, it was the first time I ever had one. Im getting ready to order my 8th jar of of them. They are one of the best tasting things I have ever eaten!

@robertgoodman9132 3 жыл бұрын

Dr. Evil chair is AWESOME! the drink is pretty good too I bet.

@collinmalloy9220 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content Ciara💚💚

@ihateregistrationbul 3 жыл бұрын

A fancy glass of Whiskey. My Grandma's favorite drink and she made it to 94 having one almost daily.

@NotKimiRaikkonen 3 жыл бұрын

I want to see you tackle some clear ice. It sounds crazy but its wonderful.

@cobrian45 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, just commented this. The clearly frozen ice maker does ten 2 inch cunes at a time and I love the visual appeal.

@chiguy_ 3 жыл бұрын

I really was hoping you were going to say DR Evil.. lol love the vids, explanations, and point of view on the drinks ingeneral. keep up the great vids cheers.

@FYProduction 3 жыл бұрын

I made mine to enjoy it with yours. I’m sure others too. It’s as if we’re all at the at the table virtually. The quality of the sweet vermouth is important! I’ve been to Galway & enjoy the fish & chip shop. I do enjoy Cork as well, because the energy of the university students give a different vibe to the place.

@RedBeard10118 3 жыл бұрын

You always look so beautiful, professional, and on point! Love your style.

@David-mg8zu 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos as always. Almost all original recipes call for equal parts sweet vermouth and rye whiskey. That way the cocktail is already well balanced even without the cherry syrup. I would suggest you to try with a Canadian 100% rye whiskey and equal cocchi sweet vermouth and 3 dashes of angostura. Also, most original recipes call for a lemon twist on top for the aroma, and then cherries.