Broadmoor Hotel; Colorado Springs
19.Aug.2019
Michter's Rye, Cocchi Vermouth, Tuaca and Orange Bitters. Elegant place, great drinks ingredients, nice try with the "cocktail umbrellas". Thank you JB and Brian F.
Devil's Thumb Ranch again
08.Aug.2019
Bulleit Rye this time, cherries just as good as before. Thank you Brian F.
Devil's Thumb Ranch; Tabernash, CO
08.Aug.2019
Old Forester Bourbon; cherries much better than the bourbon apparently, get's the job done though. Thank you Brian F.
Runnymede Hotel; Runnymede Nr London
24.Jul.2019
Near where the Magna Carta was signed, cornerstone to a few countries' bills of rights. Bulleit Bourbon so not exceptional, no fruit really but a great view of River Thames.
Green Lady Lounge; Kansas City
23.Jul.2019
Thank you JB.
Stueben's Restaurant; Denver, CO
03.Jul.2019
Rittenhouse Rye, home made fruit. Thank you Brian F.
Palm at Westin; Denver, CO
01.Jul.2019
Michter's Rye, nice; adequate fruit but not Luxardos. Nice place, nice cocktail. Generally......nice.
Elways Restaurant; Denver Downtown, CO
26.Jun.2019
Many Ryes available but this one is Knob Creek; Antica vermouth, luxardos. Instant acceptance into Hall of Fame for Manhattans.
Eddie V's; Kansas City
22.Jun.2019
Thank you JB.
Brooklands Hotel; Brooklands, UK
18.Jun.2019
No decent Rye available, only Canadian Club, so I braved a Woodford Bourbon and had it Dry. Effusive fruit but no Luxardos. Nice drink overall at birthplace of motor racing.
Hotel Bellwether; Bellingham, WA
14.Jun.2019
Bulleit Rye & proper fruit. Thank you Rick H, a frequent visitor to WA for work and leisure.
Balthazar Resaurant; SoHo, NY
09.Jun.2019
Another Manhattan in Manhattan! Whistle Pig Rye and looking good, thank you David S.
St. Ermin's Hotel; London
04.Jun.2019
Bulleit Rye, good fruit AND some orange peel. Classy example in a classy place.
Indian Hills Country Club; Kansas City
02.Jun.2019
Thank you JB, out and about celebrating a wedding. As he put it; on the rocks, wrong vermouth, wrong cherry and using bourbon - but at least it's a Manhattan!
Rasika Restaurant; DC
18.May.2019
Pronounced excellent by JB - thank you for the submission.
Hoffman's American Grill; Greencastle, PA
29.Apr.2019
From the Mason Dixon line. Mitcher's Rye (yummy) that seemed to overcome the dodgy fruit. Pronounced a winner by Susan F.
Grand Hotel; Sofia, Bulgaria
29.Apr.2019
Proves that good Manhattans come in all shapes and sizes. Thank you JB and Lisa C.
Connaught Hotel; Mayfair, London
25.Apr.2019
Difficult to determine what's going on as most of it has gone! Nice glass, fruit looks good, JB on tour again - an attack of the Thirsty Thursdays perhaps?
Joey's Restaurant; Bellevue, WA
24.Apr.2019
Rick's not wasting time on his WA trip. Venturing into Bourbon territory, proper fruit, yummy.
Daniel's Broiler; Bellevue, WA
23.Apr.2019
Bulleit Rye, proper fruit; looks like a great conclusion to a business meeting. Rick H is on tour, thank you Rick, a great way to celebrate St. George's Day (English, dontcha know).
NOLA restaurant; New Orleans.
19.Apr.2019
Looking good! Fruit looks adequate, not dodgy but perhaps not the greatest - but we are not downhearted. Welcome to Mark and Jayne B.
Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House; Vancouver, BC
12.Apr.2019
Looking elegant, good fruit. Thank you Rick H.
United Airlines' Polaris lounge; LAX
11.Apr.2019
Homeward bound, a quick sharpener before crossing The Pond. Whistlepig Rye, proper fruit; marvellous!
With friends; Bailey, CO
06.Apr.2019
Magnificent valley in the Rockies. Rittenhouse Rye, great fruit; sometimes you can't beat the taste of home-mixed.
At home with two of our contributors; Denver, CO
05.Apr.2019
Last day of the British tax year, in case you're interested. Glorious Spring Day, more to the point. Thank you Brian F and Susan F.
Roaring Fork; Austin, TX
03.Apr.2019
Very loud place but the cocktail hit the spot. Strange slicy fruity thing in it.
Agua Caliente Resort and Casino; Rancho Mirage, CA
03.Apr.2019
Looking a bit dark and moody. Thank you JB.
Cherry Creek Grill; Denver, CO
31.Mar.2019
Just as good as Hillstone, which is amongst the best, but then the place is under the same ownership. When will they get the fruit right?
The Wooden Table; Littleton, CO
30.Mar.2019
Bulleit Rye, great fruit says Rick H.
Guard and Grace; Denver, CO
29.Mar.2019
After a Board meeting. Barrel Aged Bourbon and looking a bit Mad Men to me. Thank you Sue F.
Bob's Steak and Chophouse; Austin, TX
28.Mar.2019
Possibly our favourite Austin venue? This one from the upstairs patio, one on rocks as it was 80 degrees outside. Thank you JB.
West Texas Chophouse; El Paso, TX.
27.Mar.2019
Fruit looks a bit dodgy but, nevertheless, Many Thanks, JB
Capital Grille; Denver, CO
21.Mar.2019
A rare example of a bourbon (Angel's Envy) showing that we are indeed broadminded. Fruit looks slightly dodgy but are my eyes deceiving me? Thank you Sue F.
Hillstone Restaurant; Denver, CO.
09.Mar.2019
A worthy photo of a very worthy Manhattan. Thank you David S.
Somewhere in Tel Aviv
08.Mar.2019
Lovely cocktail, lovely sunset; Thank you JB.
Ivy Brasserie; Bath.
02.Mar.2019
Bulleit Rye (great), home made vermouth (not so great), lovely fruit. Yummy cocktail in pleasant surroundings.
Del Frisco's; Greenwood Village, CO.
17.Feb.2019
Rye Manhattan and a cigar, what a combination!
Bob's Steak and Chop House; Austin, TX
12.Feb.2019
Another chance to savour their signature jar of pickles; I prefer the Bulleit Rye Manhattan, of course.
EME Hotel, near Cathedral of Seville, Spain
26.Jan.2019
Thank you John B, another vision of beauty.
Loews Hotel; Tucsan, AZ,
06.Jan.2019
Thank you John B, a great way to start 2019.
Denver Country Club, CO
30.Dec.2019
Elegant cocktail in elegant venue; a good way to finish the Manhattan year.
Corrida Restaurant; Boulder, CO
28.Dec.2019
Nice restaurant, lovely top floor views of mountains, great Manhattan.
At home; Denver, CO
16.Dec.2018
Lovely festive image. F*E*W rye, proper cherries, Christmas Tree; what's not to like? Thank you Sue F.
The Raphael; Kansas City, MO
14.Dec.2018
An addition to the Rocks group; nice to see correct cherries and a bamboo stick. Thank you Jim S and welcome to our little crew.
Delmonico's; New Orleans, LA
11.Dec.2018
Elegant, classy, timeless, proper cherries - just like you, thank you John B
Mountain Standard Restaurant; Vail, CO.
18.Nov.2018
Perfect Manhattan, courtesy of David S. A great first piccy, welcome.
Mizuya Sushi Manalay Bay; Las Vegas.
17.Nov.2018
The tour continues, thank you Lisa and JB.
Joe's Stone Crabs; Las Vegas, NV
17.Nov.2018
A nice pair, thank you Lisa and JB.
Delano Hotel; Las Vegas, NV
17.Nov.2018
Another al fresco occasion, thank you Lisa C and JB.
Republic at the Linden; Hartford, CT
16.Nov.2018
Welcome to Margaret H, looking good with correct cherries 'n' all.
Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico.
05.Nov.2018
Thank you Lisa C, beautiful image.
Hillstone; Denver, CO
02.Nov.2018
No apology for another image from this location - my favourite Manhattan in Colorado, possibly favourite of all time.
The Monocle; Washington DC.
01.Nov.2018
Lisa C and JB on tour, thank you both.
Bob's Steak and Grill; Austin, TX
30.Oct.2018
Yes, a second one from the same venue but, wow, what a drink!
Plaza; Kansas City
29.Oct.2018
A civilised day out for John B, thank you.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant; Denver, CO
29.Oct.2018
A fine al fresco evening. Thank you Sue F.
Il Punto Restaurante; Manhattan, NYC
24.Oct.2018
Another Manhattan in Manhattan! Thank you Rick H.
Hillstone Restaurant; Denver, CO
10.Oct.2018
No apology for another Manhattan in Hillstone, my favourite Manhattan so far. Thank you John B.
Beaufort Bar, Savoy Hotel; London
09.Oct.2018
Nice cocktail, nice environment much more civilised, in my opinion, than the American Bar in the Savoy - that's full of tourists.......
La Posada Hotel; Santa Fe, NM
08.Oct.2018
Another outdoor one; John B showing his literary credentials.
Intercontinental at the O2; London
06.Oct.2018
Another Intercontinental! So, so, drink but we did get to see a riverboat on the Thames.
Buffalo Thunder Hotel; Santa Fe, NM
06.Oct.2018
Nice outdoor location. Thank you John B.
Intercontinental Hotel on the Plaza; Kansas City
15.Sep.2018
What's the collective noun for a group of Manhattan's? Thank you to John B.
Ritz Carlton; Batchelor Gulch, CO
09.Sep.2018
Is that a large Manhattan or a small elk I wonder? Thank you Sue F.
At home.
27.Aug.2018
Woodford Perfect, not crazy about the fruit but something's better than nothing I suppose.
Boathouse; Central Park, Manhattan
24.Aug.2018
What a lot of ice! Always good to see a Manhattan in Manhattan. Thank you Lisa C.
At home; Surrey
10.08.2018
Attempting to mix a 'Perfect', hence dry vermouth. No fruit, alas, poor show by the barman (i.e. me).
Alexander House Hotel; East Grinstead
04.08.2018
Quite nice. The first time I'd been asked whether I wanted my Manhattan 'Sweet', 'Dry' or 'Perfect'.
Schooners; Trevaunce Cove, Cornwall
17.07.2018
A good first effort from someone who'd never heard of a Manhattan (imagine that!).
Miners Arms; Mithian, Cornwall
13.07.2018
Bourbon again but good fun. First time having a cocktail in a traditional pub.
Rose in Vale Country House Hotel; Mithian, Cornwall
11.08.2018
Bulleit Bourbon but a nice mix once we'd briefed the bar steward.
Jackson + Rye Brasserie; London
08.07.2018
High West Rendezvous Rye. Thank you Katie L.
A nice terrace; Elounda, Crete
25.06.2018
Nice view that doesn't cross over to distracting.
Thank you Larry M, a taste of Summer.
XIV: Denver, CO
18.06.2018
A new Rye to me, Denver Family Jones Rye.
El Five; Denver, CO
18.06.2018
Nice touch to have '5' in the ice cube.
Thank you Rick H
The Fort Restaurant; Morrison, CO
18.06.2018
The Beauty Shop; Memphis, TN
03.06.2018
Simple pleasures in a fabled restaurant.
Thank you Lisa C.
Dubravka; Dubrovnik, Croatia
30.05.2018
Beatiful-looking fruit on a Spring day.
Thank you Katie L.
Adriana Hotel; Hvar, Croatia
30.05.2018
Nice rose petal accompaniment.
Thank you Katie L.
American Colony Hotel; Jerusalem.
23.05.2018
An impressively arty first contribution.
Thank you Lisa C.
By the Mediterranean; Tel Aviv.
21.05.2018
... in which case we can forgive the olives' invasion.
Thank you John B.
Mark's Bar @ Hix Restaurant; London
21.05.2018
Woodford Reserve, perfect cherry.
Thank you Sue F.
The Wellesley Hotel; Knightsbrige, London
20.05.2018
Take your pick, Woodford Reserve or Bulleit Rye comparison tasting. That's serious Manhattanning.
Thank you Sue F.
Coq d'Or @ The Drake; Chicago, IL
20.05.2018
Excellent first time effort.
Thank you Sean V.
Intercontinental Hotel; Amman, Jordan
18.05.2018
In their Mexican restaurant. We'll go anywhere - it seems.
Thank you John B
The Wicked Rabbit; Omaha, NE
13.05.2018
More fine art.
Thank you Ben H.
Cruise Room, Oxford Hotel; Denver, CO
12.05.2018
Classic elegance in a classy joint.
Thank you John L.
Sun Inn; Chobham
11.05.2018
At the second attempt, the best cherries ever - brandy soaked, sourced from kitchen.
Thank you Brian F.
Oscar Wilde; NYC, New York
10.05.2018
Yikes, Manhattan in a teacup.
Thank you Mike M
Cafe Terracotta; Littleton, CO
09.05.2018
If you look closely you can see under-the-radar fruit.
Thank you Rick H.
Ship Tavern, The Brown Palace Hotel; Denver, CO
05.05.2018
Quietly elegant, just like us.
Thank you Brian F.
Cabbages & Condoms; Bangkok, Thailand
04.05.2018
With a great name like that perhaps we can forgive the presence of lime?
Thank you Katie L.
Common Ground; Berlin, Germany.
04.05.2108
Simple, elegant, the correct fruit.
Thank you Katie L.
Bar & Books; Warsaw, Poland
04.05.2018
Vitamin C and ice, more variation.
Thank you Katie L.
Morton's; Washington, DC.
25. Apr.2018
Bulleit Rye, sad-looking fruit, a huge drink though.
Thank you Brian F.
Cava Mezze; Washinton, DC.
25.Apr.2018
Unknown Rye but pronounced fantastic.
Thank you Brian F.
Morton's; Denver, CO
24.Apr.2018
Note the fancy Hippo light stands. Woodford Reserve, cherry and orange, AND a piece of meat - strange.
Thank you Sue F.
The Dorsey @ The Venetian; Las Vegas, NV
21.Apr.2018
Everything done properly; whiskey, vermouth, proportions, fruit. John B taking a break from breaking the bank.
The Charles Hotel; Munich
21.Apr.2018
A very respectable-looking example from Rick H.
Intercontinental Hotel; Austin, TX
16.Apr.2018
Bulleit Rye, good fruit, al fresco on the second floor balcony; simply marvellous!
United Airlines Lounge; Heathrow Airport T2
11.Apr.2018
Buffalo Trace bourbon (well, it was either that or - gulp - Canadian Club) and some strange citrus-like object.
Churchill's, The Brown Palace Hotel; Denver, CO
11.Apr.2018
Our first double induction. Hello to Julia K and Chad H. Bulleit Rye, nice fruit.
Thank you to Julia.
The Lobbyist @ Le Meridien Hotel; Denver, CO
10.Apr.2018
Rittenhouse Rye, good fruit, arguably the classiest glass of the collection so far; what's not to like?
Thank you Brian F
Meeker's Kitchen and Bar; Greeley, CO
08.Apr.2018
A shame about the maraschino, but that's better than no fruit at all I suppose.
Thank you Brian F.
Ike's; Minneapolis-St Paul Airport MN
06.Apr.2018
Good news - Bulleit Rye; bad news - no fruit at all.
Thank you Rick H
Angelo's Taverna; Denver, CO
30.Mar.2018
Thank you Brian F.
Breckenridge Bourbon, on the Rock - more nice variation.
Maestro's Ocean Club; Scottsdale AZ
17.Mar.2018
Thank you Sue F.
Roaring Fork; Scottsdale, AZ
16.Mar.2018
Thank you Sue F.
Omni Scottsdale Montelucia; AZ
15.Mar.2018
Thank you Brian F.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, nice change from Rye.
Mickey Mantle's; Oklahoma City, OK
12.Mar.2018
Thank you Brian F.
Daniel's Broiler; Bellevue, WA
18.Mar.2018
Thank you Rick H
Bulleit Rye
American Colony Hotel; Jerusalem.
3.Mar.2018
Thank you John B
The Irvington; Manhattan, NY
23.Feb.2018
Thank you Larry M
Larry's first addition, in with a bang with a Manhattan in Manhattan.
John Howie Steak; Bellevue, WA
21.Feb.2018
Thank you Rick H
Sun-Boat IV; River Nile
19.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
Four Seasons; Cairo
15.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
Grosvenor House Hotel; London
13.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
American Bar, Savoy; London
13.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
Epic location; first cocktail bar to open in London
Library Bar, Lanesborough Hotel; London
13.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
10 Manchester Street Hotel; London
12.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
House of Prime Rib; San Francisco, CA
10.Feb.2018
Thank you John L
Luggage Room; Grosvenor Square, London
10.Feb.2018
Thank you John B
Vicky's of Santa Fe; Indian Wells, CA
27.Jan.2018
Thank you John B
DelFrisco's; Greenwood Village, CO
22.Jan.2018
Happy Birthday 2018 to Brian F
Lakes Country Club; Palm Desert, CA
16.Jan.2018
Thank you John B
Spago Restaurant; Beverly Hills, CA
11.Jan.2018
Thank you John B
Intercontinental Hotel; Century City, CA
10.Jan.2018
Thank you John B
Tavern; Prairie Village, KS
18.Dec.2017
Thank you John B
Ivy Market Grill; London
12.Dec.2017
MiraMare Restaurant; Naples, FL
28.Nov.2017
Hillstone; Denver, CO
25.Nov.2017
Thank you Rick H
Ghibellina Restaurant; Washington DC
22.Nov.2017
Thank you John B
Mason & Rock Hotel; Washington DC
21.Nov.2017
Thank you John B
Yabba Island Grill; Naples, FL
18.Nov.2017
Tommy Bahamas; Naples, FL
16.Nov.2017
Ruths Chris; Denver, CO
8.Nov.2017
Brown Palace Hotel; Denver, CO
3.Nov.2017
Clachan Grill; Ballater, Scotland
21.Sep.2017
Anchor Bar; Kyoto
18.Sep.2017
Thank you Brian and Sue
St. George's Bar; Tokyo
12.Sep.2017
Thank you Brian and Sue
Bob's Steakhouse; Austin, TX
13.Jun.2017
Intercontinental Hotel; Sydney, Australia
22.Jan.2017
Truluck's; Naples, FL
17.Nov.2016
Slaughters Manor House; Cheltenham
12.Mar.2016
Bombay Brasserie; London
8.Feb.2016