The secret to making memorable cocktails
Thursday, November 13th, 2008This Esquire article gives away the trick bartenders use to make cocktails truly unique and memorable: They rinse the inside of the glass with booze before pouring the cocktail. In particular, the writer discusses adding a little something extra to the classic Manhattan cocktail by rinsing the glass in single-malt scotch whisky before mixing. He gives a recipe for a Firefighter’s Manhattan, and discusses other liquers that can be used for glass rinses as well.
You can try out this bartender’s secret in our martini glasses to mix a Manhattan or other magnificent cocktail.
