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Manhattan cocktail recipe

Difficulty

Einfach

Time 4 m

Manhattan

The king of whiskey cocktails. Rye whiskey and sweet vermouth stirred to silky perfection with aromatic bitters.

01 Ingredients

Rye or Bourbon Whiskey 2 oz
Sweet Vermouth 1 oz
Angostura Bitters 2 dashes
Luxardo Maraschino Cherry 1 (garnish)

02 Method

01

Add whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

02

Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.

03

Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.

04

Garnish with a quality maraschino cherry.

The Manhattan: New York’s Finest

Legend holds the Manhattan was created at the Manhattan Club in New York City in the 1870s for a banquet hosted by Lady Randolph Churchill (Winston’s mother).

Rye vs Bourbon

Traditional Manhattans use rye for its spicy backbone. Modern versions often use bourbon for a sweeter profile. Both are valid — the key is using quality vermouth and keeping it refrigerated.

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