🍒 Manhattan

A sophisticated classic from the 1870s

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry (Luxardo cherries are preferred).

Variations

Perfect Manhattan

Use ½ oz sweet vermouth and ½ oz dry vermouth for a lighter, more complex flavor.

Dry Manhattan

Replace sweet vermouth entirely with dry vermouth and garnish with a lemon twist.

Black Manhattan

Substitute Averna amaro for the sweet vermouth for a richer, more bitter profile.

Pro Tips

🍷 Vermouth Quality

Use quality sweet vermouth like Carpano Antica Formula or Cocchi Vermouth di Torino. Store it in the refrigerator after opening.

🧊 Stir, Don't Shake

Stirring keeps the drink silky and clear. Shaking would make it cloudy and overly diluted.

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