How to Make a Manhattan Cocktail

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail that any sophisticated whiskey drinker ought to know by heart, to reach for when we want a truly classic cocktail. The story goes that the drink was invented at a club called The Manhattan Club in New York City (hence the name) and dates back to the 1870s. It is brazen – with a heavy pour of rye or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters. It is rich – with sweet and spicy notes from the vermouth, and a herbal nuance from the bitters. So, have at it!

 

Served in — Martini Glass or Coupe Glass

Garnish — Amarena Cherry or Lemon Twist

 

Ingredients

  • 60ml Rye Whiskey (We suggest Rittenhouse Rye, or The Gospel Rye Whiskey if you’d like to support a quality local distiller from Melbourne)

  • 30ml Sweet Vermouth (We suggest Cinzano Rosso Vermouth, or Maidenii Sweet Vermouth for a quality Victorian product)

  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

  • 1 Cup Ice Cubes

  • 1 Amarena Cherry to Garnish

Method

  1. Combine the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in your cocktail shaker

  2. Add ice and stir until chilled

  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry

 

Bartender’s Tip

The traditional way to make a Manhattan cocktail recipe is with rye whiskey. You may substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey in your Manhattan, however rye has a spicier flavour which jabs sharply, so we tend to prefer it.

 

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