Manhattan
A sophisticated stirred cocktail of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters — elegant and spirit-forward.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with elegant small plates such as duck confit, steak tartare, or blue cheese and walnut crostini to match the sophisticated, vermouth-forward character.
Instructions
1
Add whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
2
Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled
3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Garnish with a cherry
Tips
Use rye whiskey for a spicier, more traditional Manhattan Quality sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino) makes a huge difference Always stir, never shake — this keeps the drink crystal clear