Manhattan Cocktail “212” area code explanation
It is sometimes said that an easy way to remember the Manhattan cocktail is to recall the telephone area code "212" for its ingredients -- 2 oz. (rye) whiskey, 1 oz. sweet vermouth, 2…
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It is sometimes said that an easy way to remember the Manhattan cocktail is to recall the telephone area code "212" for its ingredients -- 2 oz. (rye) whiskey, 1 oz. sweet vermouth, 2…
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