This Manhattan style cocktail contains definite flavor of dry vermouth spilling into the flavor palate. Would perhaps benefit by switching Heering Cherry Liqueur for Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur in my opinion as the Luxardo washes a bit too perfumy in this particular cocktail. Though the flavors meld together nicely the longer the drink sits in the glass. Cynar rather nice fit for this version. Might like hint more, but that is only due to my fascination with the artichoke spirit. Definite must try for bourbon enthusiasts and Manhattan cocktail lovers.
Bensonhurst
1 ounce Dry Vermouth
1/2 ounce Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1/4 ounce Cynar
Maraschino Cherry Garnish
Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to thoroughly chill. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Bensonhurst is a cocktail descendent of the Brooklyn Cocktail which calls for Amer Picon, a rare liqueur. This original adaptation utilizes Cynar. Named for a tough Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn. The original Bensonhurst version below is created by Chad Solomon of Cuffs and Buttons.
Bensonhurst
2 ounces Rye
1 ounce Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
2 teaspoons Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1 teaspoon Cynar
Without Garnish
Amer Picon is a French aperitif with bitter sweet flavors primarily highlighted as herbal and orange.
Brooklyn Cocktail
1-1/2 ounce Rye
1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth
1/4 ounce Maraschino Liqueur
1/4 ounce Amer Picon
Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Another variation is the Brooklyn which utilizes Canadian Whisky rather than Rye or Bourbon.
Brooklyn
2 ounces Canadian Club Whisky
1 ounce Dry Vermouth
Dash Amer Picon
Dash Maraschino Liqueur
Lemon Twist Garnish – Optional
Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with optional lemon twist.
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