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
- 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
- ½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
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- Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled.
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- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
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- Enjoy!
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- You may substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey in your Manhattan.
Reviews
I typically use a rye bourbon however, I had 2 an ounce of rye so I added Evan Williams 1783, Dolans sweet Vermouth. Awesome!!
This is one of my favorite cocktails
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.
I added a tsp of cherry juice and a little more vermouth. Delicious!
Yep, liked it. Not sure if I prefer this or an old fashion…very similar
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.
A classic recipe! I like to use Rittenhouse or Bulleit Rye. Dolin sweet vermouth is very good.
Good!
Outstanding libation of the soul!
Yummy!
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
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.
Classic indeed! I prefer to use bourbon. While I don’t typically enjoy sweet cocktails, this one straddles the fence between sweet and smoky….
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.
Been a favorite for almost 30 years.
Great classic! Thank you for saying STIR…never SHAKE….it ruins the whiskey! We love it with bourbon.
This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same.