Manhattan “How To”
Make with rye instead of bourbon.
Serve it straight up with a twist.
Lift the coupe glass. Dip your tongue.
Inhale deeply. Steady your wrist.
Let your aches flow through molasses.
It’s a hot tub in a glass.
Mix a second. Sip and lay back.
Spin downriver past regret.
Mary Beth Hines
