Here in the South, we LOVE our cocktails. Every Friday the Southern Foodies like to share one of our favorite Southern-Traditional, Southern-Created or Southern-Inspired Cocktail Recipes we know you will enjoy.
Today’s Southern Cocktail, the Darkened Manhattan from Proof on Main in Louisville is a sweeter, more flavorful version of the tradition Manhattan.
Southern Cocktail #9 is Darkened Manhattan Cocktail
The Manhattan Cocktail is an undisputed classic, in the same class as the Martini, Gin and Tonic and The Old Fashioned. Ever since the Manhattan was created, most likely sometime in the mid-1860s or 70s, people have loved it. Unlike many of its contemporaries, it has never gone out of style or lagged in popularity.
Also like the Martini and Old Fashioned, bartenders and casual drinkers alike, love to play with the recipe. The are literally thousands of variations on the traditional Manhattan Cocktail in recipe books (indeed entire books containing only Manhattan Cocktail Variations – see below) and spread across the web. Some are quite good, like the Rob Roy, the Black Manhattan and the Cuban Manhattan.
But, here is a variation that you have likely never seem before. The Darkened Manhattan is a cross between a traditional Manhattan and a Black Russian. And since discovering it at Proof on Main here in Louisville, I have been unable to find any other mention of it in any book or on the web, despite extensive searching. It is likely that it was invented here – although I can’t confirm that either. Please let me know if you have any information about this cocktail.
But more importantly, please try The Darkened Manhattan for yourself. It is quite good.
Darkened Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
The Darkened Manhattan from Proof on Main in Louisville, KY tastes like a cross between a classic Manhattan and a Black Russian - a sweeter, more flavorful version of the traditional Manhattan.
Materials
- 1 1/2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon
- 1 ounces Sweet Vermouth
- 1 ounces Starbuck’s Dark Coffee Liqueur or Kahlúa
- Ice
- Cherry to garnish
Instructions
- Put scoop of ice in metal shaker tin
- Pour measured amount of Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth and Starbucks Liqueur over ice
- Shake vigorously
- Strain contents into a chilled martini glass
- Garnish with a cherry
Notes
Recipe Courtesy of Proof on Main, Louisville, KY.
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The Manhattan
When the Manhattan came along, it changed everything.
As Gotham’s finest watering holes embraced the new concoction, the original cocktail soon became old hat and known as the Old-Fashioned.
Cocktail historian Philip Greene expertly traces the evolution of this new drink from its competing origin stories through its continuing influence and extensive progeny, including the almighty Martini itself.
Richly illustrated with vintage ads and artwork and photographs, this definitive, illustrated story of the Manhattan also offers 65 easy-to-follow recipes. Classic variations and contemporary updates range from the Brooklyn and the Vesper to the Little Italy and Red Hook.
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Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries
Each jar contains ridiculously delicious, all-natural whole pitted cherries, candied with Marasca syrup.
Luxardo is a premium name in mixology, known for their excellence in creating infused liqueurs.
They’ve perfected the cocktail cherry, transforming it from a garnish to an essential ingredient. It’s amazing how one little piece of fruit can kick ordinary recipes and drinks into overdrive. An exclusive Italian import, they’ve been used by top pastry chefs around the globe for years.
If you really care about your recipes and cocktails, you’ve gotta try these incredible cherries.
- Each jar is 50% candied cherries – 50% syrup. Approximately 70 cherries per jar.
- All natural deep red color.
- No thickening agents or preservatives used.
- Shelf life of 3 years.
- 2 Jars each with Net Weight: 14.11 ounces
There is no going back to ordinary cherries once you’ve tasted these!
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Recipe Courtesy of Proof on Main, Louisville, KY. Additional Information Courtesy of Wikipedia and is used by permission.
