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Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1908, p.40) — Grohusko 1908

1 dashBoker's bitters base
0.5rye whiskey — rye whiskeybase
1 dashMaraschino liqueur — Maraschinomodifier
0.5sweet vermouth — Martini Russie Vermouthmodifier
0.5 glassice — cracked iceother
  1. Stir the Boker's bitters, Maraschino, rye whiskey, and vermouth with cracked ice.
  2. Strain and serve.

Ice: Cracked ice

Nose
Rye, bitters, and faint Maraschino rise from the glass.
Palate
This is historically useful because it shows the improved Manhattan line still alive as a meaningful branch rather than a forgotten nineteenth-century curiosity.
Finish
The finish is spiced, lightly cherry-toned, and warming.
Summary
An improved Manhattan from the still-living dressed aromatic branch.

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1910, p.58) — Improved

1 dashbitters base
0.5 portionrye whiskey base
0.5 portionItalian vermouth — Italian Vermouthmodifier
1 dashMaraschino modifier
0.5 glassice — cracked iceother
  1. Stir the bitters, maraschino, rye whiskey, Italian vermouth, and cracked ice.
  2. Strain and serve.

Ice: Cracked ice

See also: Manhattan Cocktail, Brooklyn Cocktail