CLASSIC · RYE WHISKEY

Manhattan

Name: Manhattan
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 50 ml Rye Whiskey; 20 ml Sweet Red Vermouth; 2 dashes Angostura Bitters; Ice Cubes; Cocktail Cherry

A timeless American classic, the Manhattan balances bold rye whiskey with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters into one of the most elegant stirred cocktails ever conceived.

Ingredients

Rye Whiskey50 ml

Sweet Red Vermouth20 ml

Angostura Bitters2 dashes

Ice Cubes

Cocktail Cherry

Glassware

Cocktail Glass

Chilled.

Flavor

Caramel · Cherry · Licorice · Oak · Orange peel

Estimated profile

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Method

1
Add rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
2
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes.
3
Stir steadily for approximately 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.
4
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5
Garnish with a cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

From the Bartender

Rye whiskey is the traditional and preferred base for a Manhattan - its spice and dryness cut through the sweetness of vermouth far more effectively than bourbon, which can make the drink cloying. Always stir, never shake: this is a spirit-forward cocktail that should be silky and clear, not aerated or cloudy.

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