The Manhattan is a classically cool drink and is often referred to as the Cary Grant of cocktails. It was created for a party at The Manhattan Club in 1874. According to Hemingway and Bailey's Bartending Guide, Lady Randolph Churchill (that would be Winston's mummy) took the first sip, lifted her glass and toasted, "To Manhattan".
Manhattan Recipe
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Maraschino cherry
Pour bourbon, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with cherry.
I do enjoy a good Manhattan on occasion, but only one as more than that and I am in trouble! That said, being that it is Thursday and it has been a long week, let's join Mrs. Churchill is saying, "To Manhattan". Cheers!
*Image from esquire.com
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I think I'm going to have join you for a drink, because it's just been one of those weeks!
Anything those Churchills drank is fine by me. I still can't get over the amount Winston C drank when Prime Minister (and before and after) - one bottle of champagne in the morning, red and white at lunch, gins in the afternoon, whisky later on. Just one of those people I guess. As for me, one a year is probably enought but it looks lovely enough for an end of week drink! xoxo
I think you're someone I would adore knowing. You certainly have a gracious & lovely spirit.
Marsha in Houston
A Manhattan is a great way to feature bourbon! Living in Kentucky, I must say I was SO excited to see the bourbon love on this post! ;) Have you had an Old Fashioned? "They" say it was created at the Pendennis Club in Louisville.
DARLING post! Manhattan's are mighty tasty and a perfect way to welcome the almost weekend! I love the history behind it :)
cheers to thursday!
Manhattans are wonderful. Mr Mag and I like them bone dry. And made with Makers Mark, of course. (We Kentuckians choose our bourbon of choice early and stick with it!)
Hi theluckiestmrs! I too like a good Old Fashioned, another classic bourbon drink! Like you and Mint Juleps and Magnolias, I also hail from Kentucky and share in your bourbon love (It's Woodford at our home). Have a great day!
I like this story!! And i would enjoy a good Manhattan right now (in Manhattan if possible :-) Have a nice weekend!
Lovely history there...
Yeah, cheers!
As my maiden name is Churchill, I guess I better have a Manhattan this weekend to toast the Mrs......a good enough reason, is it not?
Cheers!!
Have a lovely weekend ~~
xo Laura
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What a lovely history! Cheers to a lovely weekend to you as well~
xo*
Lovely post :)
I love the history of the "To Manhattan.." story....fantastic!
A cocktail with Cary Grant in Manhattan....a girl can dream!!! What a date that would be!
Have a lovely week-end and thank you so much for all your wonderful comments on my blog, you always say the loveliest things....thanks for making me nice (as my son would say!) :)
I've never had a Manhattan....I might have to coerce MDH into taking me out for cocktails this weekend.
I'd never had a Manhattan until this year, but I love them now! It's a classy drink to order, too :)
Now I know what I want when I get home tonight...may have to break out the Makers or Woodford Reserve. :)
I love these (only 1) during the holidays - they remind me of when my Mom would come to visit me in Manhattan during the holidays! They are so festive and pretty!
Sounds good to me!
Enjoy.... Have a wonderful weekend, xv.
I would love one of those. Have a great weekend. Cheers!
I haven't had one in ages...will try this weekend!
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