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Manhattan Royale | Carpano Antica Formula | Taste and Tipple

Manhattan Royale

A ”Perfect Manhattan” employs equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a slightly drier finish. This version is elevated to “Royal” status thanks to Antica Formula, the King of Vermouth of Italy's highest quality.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Carpano Antica Formula, Dry Vermouth, Manhattan, Manhattan Royale, Rye, Sweet Vermouth
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • oz bourbon
  • ½ oz Carpano Antica Formula
  • ½ oz dry vermouth
  • ½ oz nutmeg syrup
  • 2 dashes fig and cinnamon bitters
  • Garnish: 2 cocktail cherries

Nutmeg Syrup

  • 1 cup demerara sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 whole nutmegs quartered

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir over ice until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with two cocktail cherries skewered on a cocktail pick.

Nutmeg Syrup

  1. Combine sugar, water, and nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, let sit at room temperature overnight for a more intense flavour.
  2. Store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.