The Brooklyn

The Brooklyn. Oil on panel, 6" x 6". ©2019.

The Brooklyn Manhattan is apparently a hot trend in drinks right now. Or maybe three years ago; it's hard to tell with things you find on The Interwebs anymore. Anyway, I don't care, I just want one most of the time. It's a delicious combination of rye whiskey, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, Ramazzotti Amaro, and two kinds of orange bitters.

This is my first attempt at painting this lovely mixing pitcher. My loose approach doesn't do justice to the three cut bands around the top. I'm sure it will get another chance to show off soon, though, so no worries.

Manhattan Nº3

Manhattan Nº3. OIl on panel, 6" x 6". ©2019.

I've noticed that sometimes when I order a drink that has cherries for garnish, the first drink will come with one cherry and the second drink with two. Although I don't always stop at two, I'm pretty sure I have never received a cocktail with three cherries. Three-cherry drinks appear only to exist on Pinterest. Too bad, that is.

Let's pretend this drink came from some mythical Pinterest bar.