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Friday, July 04, 2008

The original Manhattan cocktail was garnished with a drop of blood.


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2 Comments

  • Now, commonly known as the Bloody Mary.

    Kahne

    By Anonymous 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?

    By Anonymous Jeff, at September 19, 2007 10:41 PM  

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