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Now, commonly known as the Bloody Mary.
Kahne
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Kahne, at September 19, 2007 10:33 PM
Uh, no, the Bloody Mary is a totally different drink. Not even close to the Manhattan.
I can't find a reference that the Manhattan ever had blood in it. Angostura bitters, yes, but never blood. What the dilly?
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Jeff, at September 19, 2007 10:41 PM
Actually, it was the menstral blood of a virgin hippopotamus.
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Xetheare, at November 17, 2008 2:17 PM
oh yeah that easy to get hold of and essential mixing ingredient. i have never heard of a drop of blood going into a manhattan...
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Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 10:57 PM
Oh yes, and a bit of crocodile slime from the sewer crocs. Alligator in a pinch.
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Anonymous, at April 27, 2010 1:39 PM
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