Manhattan Recipe

Name: Manhattan
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60ml Rye Whiskey; 30ml Sweet Vermouth; 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters; Brandied Cherry for garnish; Ice Cubes

New York's signature cocktail — a sophisticated blend of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters that embodies urban elegance.

Prep: 2 min Total: 4 min Serves: 1 Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

60ml Rye Whiskey
30ml Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Brandied Cherry for garnish
Ice Cubes

Instructions

Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Stir gently for 25-30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a brandied cherry on a cocktail pick.

Pro Tips

Use rye whiskey for the classic spicy kick — bourbon makes it sweeter and rounder.
Invest in quality brandied cherries (Luxardo or Amarena) — maraschino cherries don't belong here.
For a Perfect Manhattan, use equal parts sweet and dry vermouth.

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