Manhattan - Alex Waters: Serving Where it Matters Most

Send us Fan MailThis week, we’re speaking with a prominent figure in the Siouxland community, Alex Watters. We’ll discuss his personal journey and how he contributes to helping the Siouxland community every day.Manhattan The origin of the Manhattan cocktail is a bit of a mystery. The most popular story says it was created in the 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York. Some believe Dr. Iain Marshall made it for a banquet hosted by Lady Randolph Churchill, while others claim a bartender named "Black" on Broadway was behind it.Ingredients:2 oz. rye whiskey1 oz. sweet vermouth2 dashes Angostura bittersGarnish: brandied cherry (or lemon twist, if preferred)Directions:Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.Garnish with a brandied cherry (or a lemon twist, if preferred).