Manhattan
A stalwart of classic cocktail lists, the Manhattan pairs whiskey and sweet vermouth for a smooth, urbane sip tied to early-20th-century New York cocktail society. It remains a signature of the bar world’s cocktail canon.
Calories
210 kcal
Alcohol
Content
28%
Serving
1
Ingredients
Rye whiskey (or bourbon) : 45 ml
Sweet vermouth : 30 ml
Angostura bitters : 2 dash es
Garnish :Luxardo cherry or orange twist
Tools
Mixing glass
bar spoon
jigger
strainer
Glassware :Chilled coupe or martini glass (or rocks glass if served on ice)
Steps
Chill the coupe or martini glass ahead of time.
Fill a mixing glass with ice and add 45 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml sweet vermouth and two dashes of Angostura bitters.
Stir gently for 25–30 seconds to chill and marry the ingredients.
Strain into the chilled coupe (or rocks glass over a large ice cube).
Garnish with a Luxardo cherry or express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in.
Serve — smooth, slightly sweet, and spirit-forward.
