Difficulty
Easy
Manhattan
The king of whiskey cocktails. Rye whiskey and sweet vermouth stirred to silky perfection with aromatic bitters.
01 Ingredients
02 Method
Add whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
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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