Best Buttery Manhattan Recipes

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THE CLASSIC MANHATTAN



The Classic Manhattan image

You'd think that a cocktail with just three ingredients would be simple. But while a classic Manhattan is easy to make, it's also easy to mess up unless you know the right technique. Use rye whiskey to give it a spicy note to balance the sweetness of vermouth.

Provided by Julie Reiner

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 dashes Angostura bitters
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth, preferably Punt e Mes brand
2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
Ice cubes
Luxardo cherries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the bitters, sweet vermouth, and rye whiskey in a mixing glass. Add ice to just above the level of the liquid. Stir with a cocktail spoon, 20-25 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with Luxardo cherries.

APRICOT MANHATTANS



Apricot Manhattans image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     beverage

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 dried apricots, chopped, plus 4 left whole, for garnish
One 11- to 12-ounce can apricot nectar
8 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
2 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth
1/2 teaspoon angostura bitters

Steps:

  • Combine the chopped apricots and the apricot nectar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer briskly until reduced and somewhat syrupy, about 10 minutes. Pour into a French press and let cool to room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes. Then add the bourbon, vermouth and bitters; stir well.
  • Add ice to 4 rocks glasses. Place the lid on the press and plunge. Divide the drink between the glasses and garnish each with a whole dried apricot.

TRUE MANHATTAN



True Manhattan image

A classic drink. Stir, most Manhattan drinkers like it that way. Shake it only when asked to do so. May be served up or on the rocks.

Provided by JIBERN

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 1m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces whiskey
½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth
1 dash bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Steps:

  • Place ice in a mixing glass. Pour in vermouth, then whiskey, and stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add a dash of bitters if desired, and garnish with a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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