Bobby’s Manhattan
Inside New York’s famed Carlyle Hotel resides the iconic Bemelmans Bar, where this cocktail originated. The drink is named after Bobby Short, an American cabaret singer and pianist who was a regular performer at Café Carlyle next door. His favorite drink was a Manhattan, so they created this rum Manhattan just for him.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 fl. oz. (45 ml) Santa Teresa 1796 rum
- 1 fl. oz. (30 ml) sweet vermouth
- 3/4 fl. oz. (20 ml) Cherry Heering liqueur
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 sprig dried gypsophila (baby’s breath), for garnish
- 3 brandied cherries, for garnish
Directions
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the rum, vermouth, cherry liqueur and bitters. Stir until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the sprig of gypsophila and metal skewer with cherries and serve immediately. Makes 1 drink.
Recipe courtesy of the Carlyle Hotel