Manhattan
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: A stirred, spirit-forward classic that pairs whiskey with sweet vermouth and a whisper of bitters.
Cultural Background: Popularly traced to 1870s New York, with the Manhattan Club often credited, though the exact origin story is disputed among cocktail historians.
Tips: Stir, never shake — shaking bruises the drink and clouds what should be a clear, silky cocktail.
Variations: Use bourbon for a rounder profile, or split the vermouth with dry for a "Perfect Manhattan."
Serving Suggestion: Best served ice-cold in a pre-chilled glass so it doesn't warm too quickly.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Why rye over bourbon?
A: Rye's spice balances the vermouth's sweetness; bourbon leans the drink sweeter overall.
Q: What vermouth works best?
A: A rich, herbal sweet vermouth like Carpano Antica or Cocchi di Torino.
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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