Manhattan cocktail in a coupe glass with a cherry garnish

Manhattan

The Manhattan is a timeless stirred cocktail built on rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.

Ingredients
  • 2 oz rye whiskey

  • 1 oz sweet vermouth

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  • Luxardo cherry, for garnish

  • Ice

Method
  1. Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.

  2. Stir until well chilled and properly diluted, about 20–30 seconds.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and serve.

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