It was frigid when I stepped outside, but I was feeling mellow, content. I had left Old Town Social after a few Manhattan’s, the mood still lingering. I was doing good, mid winter nothing but a rumor.
I had planned to be there for only a short while and needed something to give me a kick, something to stir the consciousness. Beer wouldn’t do it but a Manhattan would – a classic that gets the job done. The attractive waitress purred rye or bourbon? Wild Turkey Rye please.
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Author: AR Categories: Libations Tags: Angostura bitters, cocktail, Italian vermouth, libation, manhattan, manhattan drink recipe, manhattan ingrediants, mixed drink, mixed drink tips, rye whiskey, winter alcohol drink
I was in the mood for something to unwind the day’s burden. We had about a hour before our table was ready, so I wanted something strong but mellow. Usually, I’d get a Johnnie Walker Black on the rocks, but my buddy suggested an Old Fashioned. I hadn’t had it before, but our good friend Don Draper recently made one, so I was curious.
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Author: AR Categories: Libations Tags: alcoholic drinks, bourbon, cocktail, cocktail mix, cocktail recipe, Don Draper, drink recipes, johnnie walker, maker's mark, mixed drinks, old fashioned, recipes cocktail
