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Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
- fluid ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 maraschino cherry
Directions
Step 1: Begin by gathering all the ingredients needed for your Manhattan cocktail.
Step 2: In a cocktail mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura bitters.
Step 3: Add ice cubes to the mixing glass and stir the mixture until well-chilled.
Step 4: Strain the chilled cocktail into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.
Step 5: Garnish your drink with a maraschino cherry.
Step 6: Your Manhattan cocktail is now ready to enjoy!
Recipe Tip
You can substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey if you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 169 |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 2mg (0% Daily Value) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4g (1% Daily Value) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g (0% Daily Value) |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Calcium | 2mg (0% Daily Value) |
| Iron | 0mg (1% Daily Value) |
| Potassium | 23mg (0% Daily Value) |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Comments
FrackFamily5 CACT
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same.
NewCrab7484
03/19/2022 01:08:39 AM
I added a tsp of cherry juice and a little more vermouth. Delicious!
Martha K
12/26/2013 03:21:33 PM
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.
Chris Dunlap
08/08/2020 03:21:04 AM
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.
Lawrance Jones
07/06/2023 11:27:49 PM
I typically use a rye bourbon however, I had 2 an ounce of rye so I added Evan Williams 1783, Dolans sweet Vermouth. Awesome!!
Patric
08/08/2017 10:32:06 PM
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
SilkyJelly2095
12/11/2024 02:08:46 AM
Nice classic cocktail!!
Kathleen Cruz
09/04/2024 04:44:03 AM
Made it last night — already planning the next batch.
Jason Beckham
01/06/2024 01:40:38 AM
Simple and delicious
DapperMeal3435
12/22/2022 04:14:59 PM
This is one of my favorite cocktails
CraftyTimer5335
10/07/2022 01:09:08 PM
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.
AJ Kooze
02/14/2021 01:24:17 AM
Yep, liked it. Not sure if I prefer this or an old fashion...very similar
jeff10370
12/08/2019 05:20:22 AM
A classic recipe! I like to use Rittenhouse or Bulleit Rye. Dolin sweet vermouth is very good.
Dana Lawson
04/07/2019 01:49:13 AM
Good!
Rene Lafayette
09/25/2018 01:06:12 AM
Outstanding libation of the soul!
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