OK—here goes another Manhattan-like cocktail named for a neighborhood. Internet articles abound on this one, but in case you missed Audrey Saunders’ Little Italy, it’s one of my favorites of these neighborhood outings. Cynar takes the place of the Manhattan’s usual aromatic bitters to subtle and elegant effect. Audrey uses Martini & Rossi vermouth, though it seems just fine with Dolin.
Little Italy
- 2 oz rye (Rittenhouse 100)
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz Cynar
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Luxardo cherries with a little syrup.
SOURCE: AUDREY SAUNDERS, PEGU CLUB
That Pegu link takes you to the site for the Pegu Club in West Houston Street. For the recipe,
Imbibe has a nice article, though I’m liking Chuck Taggart’s piece at
Looka! as it has that cozy feeling we so appreciate here at the Lounge.
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