The Tipperary

     The Tipperary is a great rendition of the classic Manhattan, in which Green Chartreuse is substituted in place of the bitters. But the great debate becomes, as per usual, upon the ratios. I personally prefer a cocktail of (in oz.) 2:3/4:1/2... being Irish whiskey to sweet vermouth and Chartreuse. As most of my bar patrons prefer a 2:1 whiskey to sweet vermouth mix with a Chartreuse washed glass.

     All in all the Tipperary is a great variation of the classic Manhattan and variety is the spice of life, so why not try it several ways.     -The picture shown is of the cocktail with differing sweet vermouths. I am not a fan of the more bitter Punt e Mes vermouth and am very outspoken of the fact, but oddly it works amazingly well in this drink. A more recent discovery in the vermouth world has led us to Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, a great sweet vermouth with an amazing balance of bitter and sweet. I now use this more and more especially when I crave a well rounded drink, although with Chartreuse at my proportions I may think otherwise. Anyway you take it don't forget the lemon twist.

Tipperary
2 oz. Irish Whiskey (Power's)
3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth (Punt e Mes)
1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
- stir and strain
     lemon twist garnish