For my next drink, let's try a rum based Manhattan. This was my first venture into strong cocktails. I figured might as well start with what you know. I grabbed a bottle of Bacardi 8, some Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, and a bottle of Angostura. I figured straight alcohol was little harsh for my first prohibition-style cocktail so I added a few teaspoons of brandied cherry juice.
I liked this one very much and find when I want a drier Rum Manhattan I just switch the base to Cruzan Single Barrel. Either way this makes for a great cocktail.
Eighth Avenue Manhattan
2 oz. Bacardi 8 rum
3/4 oz. Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 tsp. brandied cherry juice
stir in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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