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Manhattan (Drink Recipe)

Make this classic Manhattan cocktail at home with bourbon, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters for a drink perfect for any special occasion.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, cocktails
Keyword Easy Cocktail Recipe, Manhattan Cocktail, Manhattan Drink, The Manhattan cocktail
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 163
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon or rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 shakes Angostura Bitters
  • maraschino cherries for garnish
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Add ice to a glass.
  • In a cocktail shaker pour in the bourbon.
  • Pour in the sweet vermouth.
  • Add the angostura bitters.
  • Stir in a circular motion for around 30 seconds.
  • Strain into a glasses and serve with a cherry garnish.

Notes

  • If you don’t have cherries you can also garnish this amazing cocktail with lemon slices, or any other fruit you wish.
  • When you’ve opened a bottle of vermouth you can keep it in the refrigerator for between 1 and 2 months. It is similar to wine but does last longer once opened.
  • If you prefer your cocktails on the sweeter side, you can add some of the cherry liquid from the jar into the mixture.
  • For a dry Manhattan use dry vermouth and garnish with a slice of lemon.
  • You can turn your Manhattan into a Rob Roy (or Scottish Manhattan) simply use scotch whiskey instead of bourbon.
  • If you use brandy instead of bourbon the cocktail is transformed into a Metropolitan!.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 163 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 1g