A Manhattan is popular cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. A Manhattan is a simple drink, with only three ingredients but it comes with multiple variations. This sophisticated whiskey drink has a long history and has stood the test of time. It’s got only three ingredients, where the measurements match the area code for Manhattan, 2-1-2.
While the original Manhattan is made with whiskey, some other variations include making the drink with bourbon, brandy, or scotch. There are other ways to vary how this cocktail is made, it\’s truly dealers choice on how to make it, but this post is how to make the original.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of rye whiskey
- 1 ounce vermouth
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- 1 Luxardo cherry for the garnish
Steps:
- Combine the whiskey, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass.
- Add a handful of ice
- Stir for 30 seconds
- Strain into new cup
- Add cherry garnish
- Enjoy
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