Living Food & Drink
Manhattan
Now this is truly daddy’s drink. Take three parts rye, one part sweet vermouth add a dash of bitters and a couple of ice cubes and there you have it, Clearly mom and dad knew how to party as this drink is not for the faint of heart. That dry burn inside of you is just to remind you that goodness has just passed your lips… more please.
Old Fashioned
Sweet, sour, it makes no difference. This tasty little gem has never lost its popularity in Brewtown. Go to any corner watering hole and they will whip one up in mere seconds. Made with brandy, (traditionally whiskey) bitters, muddled orange, cherry, sugar and of course the secret ingredient… love. The Old Fashioned has found a new audience with today’s drinkers.
Whatever your poison may be, these five classics give us a glimpse into our spirited past, These drinks are as old school as it gets and bring a style to your drinking experience that you just don’t get from modern twists. Drink up Milwaukee… Enjoy 4PMmag.com SEPT/OCT 2010
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