This Southern Comfort recipe yields a delicious cocktail. After trying this Manhattan, you might want to go back to a less expensive whiskey. I make these shaken “up” before dinner on chilly days or with ice on hot days. The secret to creating a drink that is unforgettable is using premium ingredients. If you’re over 45 and a fan of Manhattan, it’s well worth it.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 5 mins |
| Servings: | 1 |
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
- 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers Southern Comfort liqueur
- 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in Southern Comfort, vermouth, and aromatic bitters. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a highball glass with or without ice, then garnish with maraschino cherry.
Reviews
The only thing I’d change is to reduce the sweet vermouth a touch and since I only had bing cocktail cherries available (I love them!) that’s what I used instead. Loved it! As a bartender, I stirred rather than shook my liquor. It was surprisingly excellent! My husband likes to sip on SoCo and I was in the mood for a Manhattan, but that was the only whiskey in the house. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty it was!
Perfect! I moved far far away from my favorite bar, with a bartender who made them perfectly. Since he always just poured, not measured, I was at a loss for the correct ratios. This one is absolutely perfect in many ways.
Try using orange bitters & a splash of grenadine. Delish!
My new go-to recipe. No changes and delicious!
I made it for a guest and was told it was excellent-experienced bartender worthy…I guess that’s good!
This is my mom’s favorite drink. I’ve made it for her twice. She really enjoys it, but she says it’s a little stronger than she’s used to. I might try a little less SoCo next time.
I like to use dry vermouth to cut down on the sweetness bit
My mother enjoys Southern COmfort manhattans. I found htis recipe, and she LOVED it!
I think “a really bad manhattan” is an oxymoron. Matter of fact, a couple of these & I become a moron– just ask my wife. However, I personally prefer a ratio of 3 Southern Comfort to 1 DRY vermouth ( Martini & Rossi), a twist of lemon- stirred not shaken– & on the rocks. And please , no bitters.
This would be a 5-star recipe but it is missing one ingredient. You need to add about a tablespoon of grenadine or until it changes color. Otherwise, this is a great recipe.
My absolutely most favorite drink. I’ve never made them at home until now. Thanks!