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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.

CLASSIC MANHATTAN COCKTAIL



Classic Manhattan Cocktail image

Food Network

Provided by Ted Allen

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ice
2 parts whiskey
1 part sweet vermouth
1 to 2 dashes bitters, such as Angostura
Orange peel
Real Maraschino Cherries, recipe follows
1 cup maraschino liqueur
1 pint sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup)

Steps:

  • Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Rub the orange peel around the rim of the cocktail glass. Strain the drink into the glass. Add 1 to 2 Real Maraschino Cherries and enjoy!
  • Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.

MANHATTAN, A CLASSIC COCKTAIL



Manhattan, a Classic Cocktail image

The Manhattan cocktail is a classic drink starring whiskey and sweet vermouth, finished with a maraschino cherry and dash of bitters for complexity and depth.

Provided by The Epicurious Test Kitchen

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey
1 ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura or orange bitters
Maraschino cherry 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. Garnish with cherry and serve.

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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