Manhattan Cocktail

  4.6 – 17 reviews  • Whiskey Drinks Recipes

a simple recipe for a Manhattan, a popular drink that is thought to have originated in the late 1800s. A bracing concoction of bourbon or rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a splash of fragrant bitters are used to make it.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  1. 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
  2. ½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth
  3. 1 dash Angostura bitters
  4. 1 cup ice cubes
  5. 1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
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  3. Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled.
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  5. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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  7. Enjoy!
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  9. You may substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey in your Manhattan.

Reviews

Zoe Williams DDS
I typically use a rye bourbon however, I had 2 an ounce of rye so I added Evan Williams 1783, Dolans sweet Vermouth. Awesome!!
Taylor Brooks
This is one of my favorite cocktails
Robert Bishop
Never use a premixed bar mixture. Order a bourbon Manhattan to get a better grade whiskey and use a good grade vermouth. Both whiskey and wine need to be top quality, easy on bitters, generous with cherries and juice. A manhattan should always be smoooooth, velvety.
Victoria Hawkins
I added a tsp of cherry juice and a little more vermouth. Delicious!
Katherine Lopez
Yep, liked it. Not sure if I prefer this or an old fashion…very similar
Diana Olson
Great recipe and this for someone who likes a strong drink. 1oz vermouth will soften it and slightly more than 1oz will be the perfect way your wife will like it. Luxardo cherries are a must. Don’t go too cheap on your rye choice either and a great drink this will be.
Brian Johnson
A classic recipe! I like to use Rittenhouse or Bulleit Rye. Dolin sweet vermouth is very good.
Ryan Choi
Good!
Jerome Davis
Outstanding libation of the soul!
George Bowman
Yummy!
Olivia Chapman
You have to have a basic understanding of vermouth before diving into this recipe. This recipe is fabulous (5 Star) using a good sweet vermouth. Those preferring drinks on the sweeter side can even bump that up towards a fullThe alternate recipe from Martha is also fabulous, but using dry vermouth makes it something other than a true Manhattan. There are also other high quality red vermouth on the market now
Michael Thompson
My favorite drink. I do not care for it with Bourbon though. I usually use a Canadian whiskey. It’s strong, so I avoid serving it to novice drinkers or those who like sweet drinks.
Stephen Bell
Classic indeed! I prefer to use bourbon. While I don’t typically enjoy sweet cocktails, this one straddles the fence between sweet and smoky….
Benjamin Phillips
I was given many years ago the recipe for ‘the perfect Manhattan’ as follows: 2 oz. 100 proof bourbon (like Jeremiah Weed), 1 oz. extra dry Vermouth, 5 drops bitters, 1-2 Maraschino cherries plus 1 teaspoon cherry juice. Serve over ice or not. You won’t order it ‘out’ as others will not be as good.
Jodi Miller
Been a favorite for almost 30 years.
Jonathan Owens
Great classic! Thank you for saying STIR…never SHAKE….it ruins the whiskey! We love it with bourbon.
Christine Orozco
This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same.

 

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