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I found that I enjoy a good Manhattan. I thought I could try this at home. My attempts have been lackluster so far.

I tried using Maker's Mark with Martini Rossi sweet and dry Vermouth. Then swapped the Bourbon for Knob Creek. I was disappointed.

Where do I go next?

Basically I use

1 part Bourbon 1/2 part Sweet Vermouth 1/2 part dry Vermouth Dash bitters

I found that I enjoy a good Manhattan. I thought I could try this at home. My attempts have been lackluster so far. I tried using Maker's Mark with Martini Rossi sweet and dry Vermouth. Then swapped the Bourbon for Knob Creek. I was disappointed. Where do I go next? Basically I use 1 part Bourbon 1/2 part Sweet Vermouth 1/2 part dry Vermouth Dash bitters

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[–] • 3 pts

Used to love em. I can't stomach alcohol anymore.

[–] • 1 pt

No more urge? Good on ya. I'd love a good 12 pack about now, just gotta remember to not.

[–] • 1 pt

I might do alright with a glass of wine every once in a while but that's about it. Lost the taste for most of it

[–] • 1 pt

It's amazing how quickly beer is a daily thing then it tastes like crap and suddenly after a couple upset stomach and all.

[–] • 2 pts

I like to replace dry Vermouth and the dash of bitters with Campari.

[–] • 1 pt

Interesting. Ok, i"ll try that.

[+] [deleted] • 1 pt
[–] • 1 pt

I have partaken, and go sparingly with bitters.

Outside of that, I fucking crush a good ol’ fashion.

If you want to know what’s really up, Bourbon + Sweet Tea. Candy in a glass, go all day. Nap the drink off, start again.

Sadly I don’t do that much anymore, hangovers take too long, and I don’t have that kinda time left.

Maybe after the rapture/ bottleneck.

[–] • 1 pt

Way too much vermouth. The standard ratio is 2 parts bourbon/rye to 1 parts vermouth. When folks "adjust to taste" its usually a lower ratio amount of vermouth. I used to like aroud 3 parts bourbon to one part vermouth and two to three dashes of bitters.

[–] • 0 pt

Thanks! I was wondering about that.