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THE CLASSIC MANHATTAN



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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



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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



Manhattan image

Combine dry and sweet vermouth to make the perfect Manhattan cocktail. Add bourbon, Angostura bitters and morello cherry to complete the classic flavour combination

Provided by Dustin Macmillan

Categories     Cocktails, Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

75ml bourbon (we used Woodford Reserve)
15ml sweet vermouth (we used Martini Rosso)
15ml extra dry vermouth (we used Martini)
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
5ml cherry eau de vie (we used Somerset Cider Brandy Company Morello Cherry Eau de Vie)
ice
1 strip of orange zest

Steps:

  • Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass, add cubed ice and stir.
  • When the desired dilution has been achieved, strain into a martini coupe.
  • Garnish with orange zest, making sure to release the oils with and around the glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

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