Best Manhattan Cocktail
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
1 cocktail
- Ice, for stirring
- 2 ounces rye or bourbon (I like Bulleit Rye)
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth (I like Dolin or Carpano Antica)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Luxardo cherry or other cocktail cherry, for garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
Fill a mixing glass a few inches high with ice. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Stir in a circular motion for about 30 seconds, or until the drink is very cold (if you’d like a drink with less bite, stir longer).
Step 2
Strain the liquid into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry. Enjoy.
Step 3
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Chef's notes
Recipe adapted from Punch and Jim Meehan via Food & Wine.
Measurement tip:
Two ounces is ¼ cup. I like to use this stainless steel jigger (affiliate link) for measuring small amounts of liquid.
Change it up:
Though unnecessary, you enjoy a twist of orange or lemon (or both, which is called “rabbit ears”). If preferred, you can serve your Manhattan on the rocks instead of up—ideally use a large ice cube, which melts slowly, rather than multiple small cubes.
