Manhattan

9.0(1)

Ingredients

2oz

Rye Whiskey

1oz

Sweet Vermouth

2dashes

Angostura Bitters

1whole

Cherry(garnish)

Can also use a lemon twist, if preferred

Preparation

Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Pour the finished cocktail into either a Nick and Nora or Coupe glass.

Glass

Nick & Nora Glass

Ice

None

The Manhattan is one of the foundational cocktails, dating to the 1870s and serving as a template for countless whiskey drinks that followed. Rye's spicy, dry character meets the herbal sweetness of vermouth, with bitters adding depth and a subtle edge that ties the drink together. The result is spirit-forward but balanced, with a velvety texture and a long, warming finish. It's a drink that rewards slow sipping.

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