The Manhattan is a classic that really lets your whiskey and sweet vermouth shine. The sweet vermouth rounds out some of whiskey’s bitterness and adds a little acidity.
Manhattan
2 oz whiskey
1 oz sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Lemon peel
Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker and stir with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express lemon peel and drop into glass.
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The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail and a perfect introduction to bitters. Watch and see how just a couple dashes can add real depth and complexity to your drink.
Old Fashioned
2 oz whiskey
.5 oz simple syrup
3 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange
Build drink in a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Stir. Express orange peel and drop into glass.
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In our first episode, we explore whiskey and make a surprisingly easy cocktail called a Whiskey Smash.
Whiskey Smash
2 oz whiskey
.75 oz simple syrup
Half lemon in wedges
4 mint leaves
Mint sprig
Muddle lemon wedges in shaker. Add whiskey, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass with crushed ice. Slap mint sprig and garnish.
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