Best Perfect Bourbon Manhattans Recipes

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PERFECT MANHATTAN



Perfect Manhattan image

Here, the word "perfect" refers not to the quality of the classic cocktail (though we do love this version), but to the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth used to make it.

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Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura or orange bitters
Maraschino cherry or small piece lemon peel for garnish

Steps:

  • In mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Stir well, about 20 seconds, then strain into cocktail glass. Add cherry or twist lemon peel directly over drink to release essential oils, and serve.

PERFECT MANHATTAN



Perfect Manhattan image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces Kentucky bourbon
1/2 fluid ounce sweet Italian vermouth
1/2 fluid ounce dry French vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
Maraschino cherry or orange twist

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the bourbon, both vermouths, and the dash of bitters. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry or orange twist and serve.
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PERFECT BOURBON MANHATTANS



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When this classic cocktail was invented, in the late 1800s, it called for rye. Here, bourbon gets to be the star, and the combination of sweet and dry vermouth makes our version "perfect."

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Time 5m

Yield Makes 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces (1/2 cup) bourbon
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sweet vermouth
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) dry vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with cracked ice, then add all ingredients and shake or stir well. Strain into 2 chilled Martini glasses.

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