Description
A bold and elegant whiskey cocktail that pairs rye or bourbon with sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters, garnished with a cherry for a classic finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2–3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- 1 orange peel (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
- In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine 2 oz of whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an optional expressed orange peel.
Notes
- Use dry vermouth instead of sweet for a Dry Manhattan.
- For a Perfect Manhattan, use equal parts sweet and dry vermouth.
- Try orange bitters for a citrus twist.
- Serve in a smoked glass for added depth and drama.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg