The Americano, as drawn, is the IBA’s (International Bartenders Association) current version. I’m not (yet) used to the bitterness of campari, so this one wasn’t my favorite. A note on the graphics: the numberless side by side of vermouth and campari means equal parts, usually 1 oz. Also… crap, there’s supposed to be an orange slice drawn in there as a garnish.
The Manhattan was a little too heavy on the rye for someone trying to experience vermouth. Also I didn’t have a cherry for mine, and I’ve learned that sometimes the garnish actually isn't optional. Again, on graphics, that little teardrop is “one dash.”
Pro Tip: I was watching the bartender make a drink at one of my favorite local bars in Bernal Heights, “Holy Water,” and was perplexed when I saw him shake a dash into the sink before every dash for the drink. He explained that the amount is different when you first tip the bottle over vs. when you give it a full shake. Losing the first dash to the sink gives you a consistent amount for the drink.
Cocktail Graphics | Americano & Manhattan
I’m still getting to know the ingredients in my cocktail making arsenal. These two drinks feature sweet red vermouth, a deliciously sweet fortified wine that I’ve really come to enjoy. After stocking up for the Negroni, I decided to see what else I could make with it. Here are two classics:
The Americano, as drawn, is the IBA’s (International Bartenders Association) current version. I’m not (yet) used to the bitterness of campari, so this one wasn’t my favorite. A note on the graphics: the numberless side by side of vermouth and campari means equal parts, usually 1 oz. Also… crap, there’s supposed to be an orange slice drawn in there as a garnish.
The Manhattan was a little too heavy on the rye for someone trying to experience vermouth. Also I didn’t have a cherry for mine, and I’ve learned that sometimes the garnish actually isn't optional. Again, on graphics, that little teardrop is “one dash.”
Pro Tip: I was watching the bartender make a drink at one of my favorite local bars in Bernal Heights, “Holy Water,” and was perplexed when I saw him shake a dash into the sink before every dash for the drink. He explained that the amount is different when you first tip the bottle over vs. when you give it a full shake. Losing the first dash to the sink gives you a consistent amount for the drink.
The Americano, as drawn, is the IBA’s (International Bartenders Association) current version. I’m not (yet) used to the bitterness of campari, so this one wasn’t my favorite. A note on the graphics: the numberless side by side of vermouth and campari means equal parts, usually 1 oz. Also… crap, there’s supposed to be an orange slice drawn in there as a garnish.
The Manhattan was a little too heavy on the rye for someone trying to experience vermouth. Also I didn’t have a cherry for mine, and I’ve learned that sometimes the garnish actually isn't optional. Again, on graphics, that little teardrop is “one dash.”
Pro Tip: I was watching the bartender make a drink at one of my favorite local bars in Bernal Heights, “Holy Water,” and was perplexed when I saw him shake a dash into the sink before every dash for the drink. He explained that the amount is different when you first tip the bottle over vs. when you give it a full shake. Losing the first dash to the sink gives you a consistent amount for the drink.