Whisky
Manhattan
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters make an elegant, spirit-forward classic.
- Time
- 4 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Stirred
- Strength
- ≈ 31% ABV
- Estimated, after dilution
- Glass: Coupe
- Ice: No ice
- Garnish: cocktail cherry
The Manhattan is a short, carefully balanced whiskey cocktail. Stir it with ice until cold, then strain into a chilled glass and add a cocktail cherry.
Ingredients
- 50 mlrye whiskey
- 20 mlsweet vermouthsweet red vermouth
- 1 dashAngostura bitters
- 1 ×cocktail cherry
How to make it
Combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir until well chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Bartender's tips
Stir instead of shaking for a clear, silky drink.