Message 17810 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> 
> Sounds like the way I would choose to drink a manhattan, I do 
> understand the addition of Maraschino liqueur or syrup, it does add 
> an interesting additional flavour to the mix. When someone orders a 
> Manhattan at work I would usuall add a dash of marashino syrup to 
> sweeten the Bourbon a little. Regular folk just cant handle 
> unsweetened cocktails!

Based on that logic would you add a little simple syrup or 7-up to a Martini?

If someone requests the addition of cherry juice, I'll do it.  If this is what 
they prefer that's fine, I'm not going to be snobby about it and berate them 
for this addition.  But it is not the standard way to prepare a Manhattan, 
contrary to the misconception of some, and I'm not going to incorporate it as 
a default ingredient when it isn't part of the recipe, it's a variation.  I'm 
under the impression that the folks who can't handle unsweetened cocktails are 
going to order a 7&7 (or the like), not a Manhattan.  

Actually my girlfriend made a mistake in a bar the other day, she ordered a 
Manhattan but was thinking of a Cosmopolitan.  I don't think she'll do that 
again.  ;)