The Manhattan and Old Fashioned Cocktails – All about Bourbon

Two bourbon cocktails stand before me, and the time has come for them to be tasted and enjoyed! It’s the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned. Mix them up and drink responsibly!

The Manhattan, a classic cocktail made from whiskey, sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters. You can change the flavor by changing the type of whiskey. Today we’re using bourbon, but you can also use rye, scotch or a blended whiskey.

The Old Fashioned, the older sister of the Manhattan is a simple mixture and one of the oldest cocktails. The soda makes it lighter and refreshing, though no less potent! The garnish of an orange and cherry adds a nice brightness too.

=== 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE ===
Classic Manhattan (2 to 1 ratio)
Makes 1 drink:
3 ounces (90 ml) Bourbon (Or rye or other whiskey)
1.5 ounces (45 ml) Sweet Vermouth
Dash bitters
Maraschino cherry juice (optional)
Maraschino cherries for garnish

Combine Whiskey, Vermouth and bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir well to combine and chill. In a chilled martini glass, place one cherry and a spoonful of cherry juice in the glass. Strain mixture into the glass and serve.

Old Fashioned
Makes 1 drink:
2 ounces (60 ml) Bourbon
1 Dash of Angostura bitters
1 sugar cubes
Club soda or Seltzer
Half-slice orange and maraschino cherry for garnish

Place the sugar cube in the bottom of an Old Fashioned (rocks) glass.
Saturate with bitters. Add a dash of soda, mix until sugar dissolves
Fill the glass with ice cubes, add bourbon and stir. Garnish with orange and cherry.