Cocktail · United States
Manhattan
Make a classic New York Manhattan with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters, measured in oz and ml and finished with a brandied cherry.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Coupe glass
- Base
- Whiskey
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) rye whiskey
- 1 oz (30 ml) sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Garnish
Brandied cherry
How to make it
- 1Chill a coupe glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters to an ice-filled mixing glass and stir for 20 seconds until cold and lightly diluted.
- 3Strain into the chilled coupe glass and serve up without ice.
- 4Finish with brandied cherry and serve immediately.
The story behind Manhattan
The Manhattan emerged from New York’s nineteenth-century cocktail culture. Rye’s spice, Italian vermouth and bitters created a polished city drink that became an American standard.