Comments on: Four takes on the Manhattan

By: Bri

Bri — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:35:29 +0000

You missed a true classic — the Southern Comfort Manhattan. I started drinking these when my former father-in-law introduced them to me oh so many years ago (well, like 15). He evidently has been drinking them steadily since WWII (and lives to tell about it). A fabulous beverage all around…

Southern Comfort Manhattan: 2 1/2 oz Southern Comfort, 1/2 oz sweet vermouth; Angostura, cherry, Stirred, straight-up

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:38:49 +0000

Thanks Lauren!

I miss Max so much, and I don’t know why that river seems like such a big hurdle to get across.

But I was spoiled – I live a few blocks from the Bukowski’s in Inman. It was with Max’s superb guidance that I got through my beer card there.

By: ljclark

ljclark — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:52:23 +0000

Hi guys, sorry to be a bit slow responding to your comments. I’m in a New Orleans hotel with spotty wi-fi, not to mention spending most of my time in bars for Tales of the Cocktail. Slim: Agreed. Max is a treasure. Keith: thanks for commenting. Hope you make it to Boston soon. Adam: Hmmm, I have no idea. You’ll just have to go to Deep Ellum and ask Max about that.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:57:23 +0000

Sounds tasty, but why no “perfect” version?

By: keith waldbauer

keith waldbauer — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:54:13 +0000

4 Manhattans on a single cocktail menu!!!! God bless Deep Ellum and Max!! Next time I’m in Boston, I’ll have one of each…

By: MC Slim JB

MC Slim JB — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:23:45 +0000

Max pours a fine drink, and I’m especially pleased that he makes it a point to do so in a place that largely caters to beer connoisseurs. One of a handful of bar managers in town who not only stocks a few ryes, but knows the right uses for each.