Manhattan Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place the coupe or martini glass in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink so it's nicely chilled.

2. 2

   Measure ingredients

   Measure 2 oz rye whiskey and 1 oz Carpano Antica sweet vermouth. Place the measured liquids near your mixing glass.

3. 3

   Add to mixing glass

   Add the rye whiskey, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into the mixing glass.

4. 4

   Add ice and stir

   Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes. Stir with a bar spoon for about 30–40 seconds (20–30 revolutions) until well chilled and slightly diluted — the glass should feel very cold and the liquid slightly viscous.

5. 5

   Prepare glass and garnish

   Discard ice water from the chilled serving glass if used. Optionally express an orange peel over the glass by holding the peel skin-side down over the glass and giving it a firm squeeze to release oils, then wipe the rim with the peel and discard or drop it in.

6. 6

   Strain and garnish

   Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, strain the chilled Manhattan into the chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry (preferably Luxardo) either dropped into the drink or skewered and rested on the rim.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately while cold. Optionally note the balance: the rye's spice, the richness of Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, and the aromatic bitters should be harmonious.