Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Name: Manhattan Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Dashes Angostura bitters; 60 Millilitres Rye Whiskey; 30 Millilitres Vermouth; Handful Ice

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The Manhattan cocktail recipe is made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The cocktail is served in a cocktail glass and often served with a maraschino cherry.

There are many different variations of the manhattan cocktail. They are made by replacing one of the ingredients with another such as types of whisky or brandy. It is said to have originated in Manhattan, New York where it got its name.

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Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients

2 Dashes Angostura bitters
60 ml Rye Whiskey
30 ml Vermouth
Sweet
Handful Ice
Cracked
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Utensils

Cocktail Glass
Mixing Glass

Making the Manhattan Cocktail

Combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass with cracked ice and stir well.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a swatch of lemon peel or maraschino cherry (optional).

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Notes & Tips

You may prefer to shake your Manhattans rather than stirring. If shaken, your Manhatten will be more cloudy and topped with an algae-like foam. It will also feel thinner on the tongue.

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