Manhattan

Manhattan

A stirred whiskey cocktail balancing rich rye with sweet vermouth and a whisper of bitters.

Total 3 min Makes 1 serving Calories 170/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This classic cocktail pairs rye or bourbon whiskey with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters, stirred until silky and chilled, then strained into a glass and finished with a brandied cherry. It's a slow-sipping drink suited to evening gatherings or a quiet nightcap.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters to the mixing glass.

  3. Stir with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, until the outside of the glass feels cold.

  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

  5. Garnish with a brandied cherry and serve immediately.

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Manhattan

This classic cocktail pairs rye or bourbon whiskey with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters, stirred until silky and chilled, then strained into a glass and finished with a brandied cherry. It's a slow-sipping drink suited to evening gatherings or a quiet nightcap.

3 min 1 serving 170 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 brandied cherry, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters to the mixing glass.

  3. 3

    Stir with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds, until the outside of the glass feels cold.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a brandied cherry and serve immediately.