A well made Manhattan is one of the most satisfying, delicious and
classy cocktails you can drink.  Tony Abou-Ganim said its like "Frank
Sinatra in a glass...holding one in your hand gives you an instant
status of high class, sophistication and quality".On Bartender Journey Podcast #146 we talk about this iconic Cocktail and a competition revolving around it.Listen to the podcast with the audio player on this page or:On the Bartender Journey Web SiteSubscribe on iTunesListen on Stitcher RadioSubscribe on AndroidWoodford Reserve and Liquor.com teamed up for the Manhattan Experience Cocktail Competition.To enter the contest, you must:“Provide
your 'ideal' recipe for the classic Manhattan Cocktail using Woodford
Reserve Distiller's Select Bourbon, including the way you would serve it
to guests”.Provide a second cocktail: “An original Woodford
Reserve Double Oaked Cocktail that showcases the flavor profile of
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and that you would proudly serve to guests
in your own bar”Among the judging criteria for the Manhattan segment of the contest are:Optional Written QuestionInsights and opinions as to what makes the Manhattan interesting and importantComprehensive understanding of the Manhattan CocktailSo to help us to understand the iconic Manhattan Cocktail a little
better, our guest on the Bartender Journey Podcast this week is the
author of The Manhattan Cocktail: A Modern Guide to the Whiskey Classic, Professor Albert W. A. Schmid.  He isProfessor
& Director, Hotel-Restaurant Management & Hospitality
Management Departments at Sullivan University's National Center for
Hospitality StudiesLouisville, Kentucky.He is also Author ofThe Old Fashioned: An Essential Guide to the Original Whiskey CocktailThe Beverage Manager's Guide to Wines, Beers and SpiritsThe Kentucky Bourbon CookbookOn the Bartender Journey lately, we’ve been talking a bit about cocktail competitions.  The new competitions page
contains some upcoming contests and a few resources about how to best
enter them and win.  By the way, the most important thing is READ ALL
THE RULES.  Then read them again.The deadline for the Manhattan Experience contest is Jan 31, 2016.Cocktail of the Week #1:USBG Manhattan Cocktail2 oz Rye or Bourbon Whiskey1 oz Sweet VermouthDash Angostura BittersStir with ice in a mixing cup.  Strain into a chilled Cocktail glass.  Garnish with cherry.Cocktail of the Week #2:Aquafaba Whiskey Sour1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice3/4 oz Simple Syrup2 oz Bourbon1/2 oz Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas)Dry
shake (no ice) all ingredients for at least 10 seconds.  Add ice to
shaker.  Shake for at least 20 more seconds.  Strain into Old Fashioned
Glass prepared with fresh ice.  Garnish with cherry &/or lemon
twist.