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Serve up a Cherry Manhattan

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This delightful Cherry Manhattan is a favourite at Amy Rosen’s cottage. Created by her sister-in-law, Deborah Cohen, it is a festive crowd-pleaser.

Cherry Manhattan

These stirred Cherry Manhattans are delightful. Best enjoyed by the lake at sunset.

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Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

  

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • ¾ oz sweet vermouth
  • ¼ tsp cherry liqueur such as Luxardo
  • Homemade maraschino cherry see recipe, below or storebought

Instructions

 

  • To a chilled cocktail mixing glass, add a few ice cubes, bourbon, vermouth, and cherry liqueur.
  • Gently stir, strain into a lowball glass, and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

Homemade Maraschino Cherries

Boil 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar in a pot for three to four minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 cup maraschino cherry liqueur. Put 1 cup cherries (washed and pitted) in a Mason jar, and add liquid. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for at least three days. They will keep for a month in the fridge.

Keyword Amy Rosen, bourbon, Cherry Manhattan, Deborah Cohen, Drinks, Manhattan, maraschino cherry, vermouth
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Holiday attractions in New York City

From Miracle on 34th Street to Elf, New York City is a metropolis that has almost become synonymous with Christmas spirit. Travel website Lonely Planet offers some tips on what to see, what to skip, and how to get the most out of your time in the Big Apple.

Rockefeller Center Plaza, with its huge Christmas tree boasting over 30,000 lights, is definitely worth a stop, but you may want to skip the skating, as the ice rink is expensive and overcrowded during the holiday season. Wollman Rink in Central Park is a slightly cheaper option and offers just as much atmosphere.

Massive toy store FAO Schwarz is also worth a visit, and the giant piano – which sits upon the floor and is played by jumping on the keys – still exists if you feel like recreating the scene from the movie Big. Go when it first opens, though, or don’t go at all, especially if you don’t like the crowds. The Toys’R’Us in Times Square offers a slightly less-crowded alternative, and kids can ride the indoor Ferris wheel.

If you want to see Santa, Macy’s Santaland is the place to go, with all its decorations and Christmas cheer. Again, though, weekends and mid-day are going to be packed, so it’s best to show up right when the store opens.

The city has many holiday shows as well, from the classic Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall to the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.

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Occupy Wall Street is NYC’s newest tourist attraction

Visiting New York City, one might think of visiting the Empire State Building or attending a show on Broadway, however the latest tourist attraction in the Big Apple is the Occupy Wall Street protest, reports the Daily Mail.

Occupy Wall Street is a protest against corporate influence on government and the distribution of wealth. Activists have been camped out in Manhattan for over a month now, with many other countries following with similar protests.

A growing number of tourists are taking photographs of the protesters at Zuccotti Park in Manhattan, with the campground of 200 taking on a carnival-like atmosphere.

Tourists can even purchase souvenirs of the anti-capitalist protest such as T-shirts and buttons with the ‘Occupy’ slogan and make donations to the cause.

 

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NYC thriving 10 years after 9/11

Even though life goes on, September 11 will always be remembered in New York City. Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 and devastated the city. A special 9/11 Memorial will be inaugurated by U.S. President Obama.

Reflecting Absence consists of a pair of reflecting pools in the footprints of the towers, surrounded by a list of the victims’ names. A memorial museum is planned for 2012.

The Freedom Tower – officially named One World Trade Center – is a 104-storey glass tower currently under construction. About 400 oak trees will be planted on the site, including the Ground Zero ‘Survivor Tree’ – a Callery pear – which was nurtured back to health.

The transformation of a Ground Zero is a testament to the resiliency and compassion of New Yorkers.

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New York hotel finishes first phase of renovations

The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, one of New York City’s largest hotels, has completed phase one of its $150 million renovation.

During the first phase of the renovation, Sheraton’s flagship property completely renovated and expanded the size of 1,080 guest rooms and grand suites, added a state-of-the-art technology suite, and redesigned its Sheraton Club Lounge.

“As one of New York’s prominent landmarks, it is essential for us to provide the best accommodations and experience possible for both business and leisure travelers,” said Kai Fischer, director of sales and marketing.

The hotel’s multi-million dollar renovation project is part of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts ongoing commitment to enhance its global portfolio and is one of several landmark Sheraton hotels that will launch a large-scale renovation project this year.

The second phase, which is expected to last from December 2011 to April 2012, includes updates to remaining guest rooms, such as power outlets at the base of all decorative lighting, state of the art four-pipe HVAC system to give guests better control of the thermostat, Internet wiring and wi-fi, and radio frequency identification locks.

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Famous Chelsea Hotel closes to guests

New York City’s Chelsea Hotel has sheltered famous guests such as Andy Warhol, Mark Twain, Arthur Miller, Patti Smith and Jim Morrison in its long, storied history, but Saturday (July 31) marked its last night of operation – at least for a while – reports cyberpress.ca.

The famed hotel, established in 1883 on West 23rd Street, was recently sold for over $80 million to developer Joseph Chetrit. Extensive renovations are planned for the site, which are expected to last at least a year.

The architect in charge of the Chelsea’s overhaul, Gene Kaufman, said the hotel’s lobby, plumbing, ventilation and electrical systems will all be revamped, but said much of the hotel’s original charm – including an interior, wrought-iron stairwell – would be preserved.

The Chelsea’s 100 permanent residents have been told they can remain on the premises throughout the duration of the work.

Owned by the same families since World War II, the Chelsea reached an unprecedented level of notoriety in 1978 when punk-rocker Sid Vicious allegedly stabbed his American girlfriend Nancy Spungeon to death in the bathroom of room 100. Vicious died of a heroin overdose soon after and did not stand trial for her murder.

Leonard Cohen immortalized the landmark in his song, Chelsea Hotel No. 2, inspired by his fling with late rock singer, Janis Joplin. Writer Dylan Thomas nearly died in room 205 in 1953, following a rigorous night of drinking on his 39th birthday.

This closure is the first time the Chelsea has ceased operation as a hotel in its nearly 130-year history.