Preakness Manhattan

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Preakness Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Bourbon	45 ml	4.5 cl	1.5 oz	6 parts
Cognac	7.5 ml	0.8 cl	0.3 oz	1 part
Bénédictine	15 ml	1.5 cl	0.5 oz	2 parts
Sweet Vermouth	15 ml	1.5 cl	0.5 oz	2 parts
Aromatic bitters	3 dash	—	—	—

Garnish: Exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist

1. 01

   Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very short narrow lemon zest twist.

2. 02

   Measure the bourbon, cognac, Benedictine, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters into a clean mixing glass.

3. 03

   Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inner wall.

4. 04

   Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the spirit-forward mixture is cold and properly diluted.

5. 05

   Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the amber drink clear and free of ice fragments.

6. 06

   Express the single compact lemon twist over the surface, set it at the rim, and serve.

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