Cocktail Party Menus | | Mixing | Information | About | Blog
Skyscraper Manhattan
This could be viewed as a long variation on the classic Manhattan, or a more complex version of a whisky based Horse's Neck (what is commonly known as whisky and dry). Either way, its an excellent way of lengthening the Manhattan without compromising on the excellent flavour combination of Whisky and Vermouth. As with the standard Manhattan its possible to vary the sweetness to taste, by adjusting the proportion of sweet and dry vermouths.
Mix
2.5 shots of Bourbon
0.5 shots of Sweet Vermouth
0.5 shots of Dry Vermouth
1 dash of Old Fashioned Bitters
Top up with Ginger Ale
Shake
Add the first three ingredients to the mixing tin with lots of ice, shake thoroughly, strain over lots of ice and top up with Ginger Ale.
Pour
Serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a cherry or an orange zest.
Ingredient Profile
A cherry finishes off a Skyscraper Manhattan cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
PartyCocktails.com's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Skyscraper Manhattan cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Measure 0.5 shots of Sweet Vermouth and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Dry Vermouth and add to the mixing tin.
Add 1 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Collins glass with ice.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Top up the glass with Ginger Ale.
Gently stir.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a cherry or an orange zest.