Jun 05 2026
Restaurants131 MAIN RestaurantPerfect Manhattan Recipe

Perfect Manhattan Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Makers Mark Kentucky Bourbon, Sweet & Dry Vermouth, Angosturra Bitters, Luxardo Cherry

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the Makers Mark Kentucky Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and Angostura bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the cocktail with a Luxardo cherry by dropping it into the glass or placing it on a cocktail pick.

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