Perfect Manhattan
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Lemon twist
Garnish
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Dry vermouth — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top and drop it in.
Description: A drier riff on the Manhattan, splitting the vermouth evenly between sweet and dry for a more balanced, less syrupy drink.
Cultural Background: "Perfect" in classic cocktail terminology simply means an even split of sweet and dry vermouth, a style that dates to the late 1800s.
Tips: Use two different vermouths, not one blended bottle — the contrast is the point.
Variations: Garnish with a cherry instead of a twist for a more traditional presentation.
Serving Suggestion: A good gateway drink for someone who finds the standard Manhattan too sweet.
Nutrition: Approx. 160 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this sweeter or drier than a Manhattan?
A: Drier — the dry vermouth cuts the sweet vermouth's sugar in half.
- Rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Dry vermouth — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 2 dashes
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