"The 8,000 or so residents of the island, most of whom belong to the officially recognized Frisian minority group with its own language, are absolutely enamored of the American cocktail. But their version has a twist: The Föhr Manhattan contains equal parts whiskey, sweet vermouth and bianco vermouth-closer to a Perfect Manhattan than a classic -and it's garnished with a garish red cocktail cherry."
"No one quite knows how the Manhattan became the Föhr Manhattan, though the transition did make the outcome lower-alcohol, cheaper and easier to make ahead with no measuring. It's perfect for the aperitif role it holds. The brands used are the only ones that would have been widely available on Föhr in past decades: Canadian Club, Jim Beam or Jack Daniels for the whiskey; Martini Rosso and Bianco for the vermouths."
On the tiny North Sea island of Föhr, about 8,000 residents—mostly Frisian—embrace a local Manhattan variant at celebrations and visits. The Föhr Manhattan uses equal parts whiskey, sweet vermouth and bianco vermouth, garnished with a red cocktail cherry, making it lighter and sweeter and closer to a Perfect Manhattan. The drink originated at a Föhr wedding of two Frisian Americans in the 1960s and reflects ties to New York City after emigration in the 1800s and early 1900s. Common brands include Canadian Club, Jim Beam or Jack Daniels, and Martini Rosso and Bianco. Household variations add cherry juice or Angostura bitters.
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