Steps to Make Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients

Manhattan Cocktail

The manhattan was the most famous cocktail in the world shortly after it was invented in new york city's manhattan club, some time around 1880 (as the story goes).

Recipe Summary Manhattan Cocktail

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail believed to date back to the late 1800s. It's made with a bracing mixture of bourbon or rye whiskey mixed with sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters.

Ingredients | Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients

2 fluid ounces rye whiskey

½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth

1 dash Angostura bitters

1 cup ice cubes

1 maraschino cherry

Directions

Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing class. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

You may substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey in your Manhattan.

Info | Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients

prep: 5 mins total: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 cocktail