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Falling Sun Manhattan

2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1⁄4 oz Cassis
1⁄4 oz Nocino
1⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Vya
1 ds Bitters, Bittercube Bolivar
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one large rock, express and insert twist.

Cocktail summary
Created by
muse of doom, feu de vie
Year
2013
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://feu-de-vie.blogspot.com/2013/11/impromptu-falling-sun-manhattan…

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User rating
3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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Comments
MOJO1229 commented on 3/31/2021:

 

This drink, like a TRUE Manhattan, is a pleasant before dinner drink, and contemplative in nature. But don't be fooled, for while it is a good drink, it is not a Manhattan. Don't, however, let this dissuade you from trying this drink. Buffalo Trace comes through despite the presence of Vya sweet vermouth; the Nocino, however, is hidden, which is too bad. Perhaps a "fat" 1/4 oz" is needed. My only other thought is to try Vya bianco vermouth, to tone down the sweetness. Otherwise, I rated this drink at 3.5.

 

Shawn C commented on 9/04/2023:

I used Nux Alpina, Dolin Rouge, along with Massenez Creme de Cassis. This worked very well--surprisingly so, based on the tepid ratings others have given before. Maybe it was due to the specific combination? Potent, with a baked pecan/walnut flavor and nose, currant/raisin notes, and some bitterness throughout. It is more complex than that simple description. I would give this a 4.5 if I could, but since my wife really liked it I'll bump it to a 5.