Message 8804 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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Most people that would order a manhattan will tell you how they like it.  If 
not, I would use the receipt 1/4 oz sweet vermouth and 1 1/2 oz whiskey or 
bourban and garnish with a cherry.  It would normally be served on the rocks, 
but you always wanna ask the customer if they would like it straight up or on 
the rocks.  Also, don't forget to upsale your whiskey/ bourban to something 
that might please their taste a bit better, which will not only make the drink 
taste better, but will also cost more and thus, generate a bigger tip for you 
(hopefully).  However, its not so much the reciept you use as it is in the 
presentation of the drink you serve.  When you do serve the drink, tell them 
that its going to be the best manhattan they have ever had.  Don't ever ask if 
the drink is good or not, it only makes you sound like you don't know what 
your doing.  If they don't like the drink, they will tell you; and if that 
should happen, they will tell you how they want their manhattan made.  Best 
wishes to you.