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Manhattan Recipe

A timeless, spirit-forward cocktail blending rye whiskey and sweet vermouth with aromatic bitters.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: brandied cherry or lemon twist, if preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass

Method
 

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. Stir well until thoroughly chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a brandied cherry or a lemon twist.
  6. Serve immediately.