Michaels Italian Manhattan Recipes

THE LITTLE ITALY (MANHATTAN WITH APEROL)

Steps:

• Stir together the bourbon, sweet vermouth and Aperol. Pour into 4 rocks glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

PERFECT MANHATTAN

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the bourbon, both vermouths, and the dash of bitters. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry or orange twist and serve.
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SOUTHERN ITALIAN RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in frying pan add leek and garlic and cook until softened. 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add thyme, red peppers, zucchini and tomatoes to slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours.
• Stir though spinach one handful at a time until wilted.
• Add olives, and leave to heat through 20 minutes.
• Serve!