No, seriously, I am. I mean, if you understand that I have red-green (not Red Green) deficient vision, it’s exciting and newsworthy when I *actually see* red. I can only imagine what you so-called normal people see. 

Of course, I thought Manhattans were already red. 

This is essentially a conventional Manhattan, enhanced with doses of a Bordeaux blend red wine (“Claret”) and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur. Just. Lovely! I love me some cherries.

RED MANHATTAN
2 oz Bourbon whiskey (a high-rye option, ideally, for some great ‘zing’)
1 oz Italian (sweet) vermouth (e.g., Carpano Antica Formula)
¼ oz “Claret” red wine (a/k/a, a Bordeaux blend)
1 tsp Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1 dash Aromatic bitters

Combine all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and stir for 20-25 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe (or similar), and garnish with Luxardo Maraschino Cherries (as many as you like!).