This Classic Cocktail is even better with Richland Rum… but really any of our expressions would work here. Of course, only the aged Rum will do for this exquisite cocktail.
The one you choose really is your personal preference, there is an expression for everyone. For traditionalists, Richland Rum Classic Reserve at Cask Strength will turn this Manhattan into the Imperial Brown Ale (IBA) Cask Exchange for the bourbon conversions, Port Cask Exchange for a tad more sweetness thanks to the bouquet of ripe/sweet red fruits from the port notes, and of course, you can’t go wrong with the Classic Reserve 86.
Next, what would your custom Rum Manhattan look like. Typically a sweet vermouth is added for sweetness and bite, but perhaps you’d want to experiment adding Fernet Branca or maybe a dash of Port Wine.
Last, the bitters. Traditionally, add a few drops of Angostura, try adding a little orange bitter, perhaps something more citrus-y, or something sweeter for the sweet tooth? Anything and everything works, make your custom Rum Manhattan.
