Via Carota Sig Manhattan

Via Carota Sig Manhattan is a ready-to-drink bottled Manhattan, which saves you the measuring, stirring and bitters work. The product details don't list a recipe, ABV or whiskey type, so the tasting notes below describe the style in general. A classic Manhattan is built on rye or bourbon, sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters. Expect a spirit-forward drink with dark cherry, baking spice, caramelized sugar and a faint bitter-herbal edge from the vermouth. Rye-based versions lean peppery and dry. Bourbon-based ones usually run rounder and sweeter. Serve it cold, since a pre-mixed Manhattan is meant to be drunk chilled, not at room temperature. Keep the bottle in the refrigerator, or pour it over ice in a mixing glass and stir for about 20 to 30 seconds. Then strain it into a chilled coupe, Nick & Nora or small stemmed cocktail glass. The stem keeps your hand from warming the drink, and the narrow bowl holds the aroma. If you prefer it over a single large cube in a rocks glass, the slower dilution suits a longer drink. Garnish with a brandied cherry, or an orange peel expressed over the surface for a bright citrus oil note. A bottled Manhattan also works as a base for simple variations. A dash of orange bitters adds lift. A short pour of extra rye sharpens a mix that tastes too sweet. A bar spoon of cherry liqueur or amaro adds depth. For food, styles like this tend to pair well with salty, savory and fatty dishes: cured meats, aged hard cheeses, roasted nuts, steak, or dark chocolate to finish.