Sep 24 2026

Perfect Manhattan Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Woodford Reserve Bourbon, sweet and dry vermouth and black cherry puree. Served over an ice block with Filthy Black Cherries.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Place a large ice block in a chilled cocktail glass.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the Woodford Reserve Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and black cherry puree.

  3. 3

    Stir and Strain

    Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled. Strain the mixture into the cocktail glass over the ice block.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish with two Filthy Black Cherries on a cocktail pick.

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