Description
The Manhattan drink made two different ways—perfectly constructed with bourbon, vermouth, bitters and garnish
Ingredients
Scale
Classic Manhattan
- 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 3/4 ounces sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry
Perfect Manhattan
- 2 1/2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Luxardo cherry for garnish
- Orange peel (optional)
Instructions
Classic
- Combine the first 3 ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir vigorously for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe glass or serve on the rocks with fresh ice. Garnish with a cherry and serve immediately.
Perfect
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir vigorously for 20 seconds and strain into a chilled coupe glass or serve up on the rocks.
- Twist and squeeze the orange peel over the cocktail to release the oils. Rub the rim of the glass with the peel and drop it into the cocktail. Garnish with 1 cherry and serve immediately.
Notes
Traditionally a Manhattan is served straight up, but over ice is okay if you prefer. Always use fresh ice to prevent dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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