Del Bac Manhattan Recipe

Chill glass

Place your serving glass (rocks or coupe) in the freezer or fill with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Combine ingredients

In a large mixing glass, add 2 oz Del Bac whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. If you prefer a slightly sweeter Manhattan, add 1/4 tsp Luxardo or maraschino cherry syrup.

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes until nearly full. Using a bar spoon, stir gently for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full spoon rotations) until the mixture is well chilled, slightly diluted, and properly integrated.

Prepare serving glass

Discard ice water from the chilled glass (if used) and quickly dry if necessary.

Strain and garnish

Using a strainer, pour the chilled Manhattan into the prepared glass. Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry dropped into the drink or skewered on a pick. Optionally, express a lemon or orange peel over the drink and discard or add as garnish for a citrus aroma.

Serve immediately and enjoy. Note: adjust vermouth ratio to taste — 1:2 vermouth to whiskey is classic for a slightly spirit-forward Manhattan; increase vermouth to 1.25–1.5 oz for a softer, sweeter profile.

Ensure all tools (mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer) are clean and the serving glass is chilled before beginning. Use fresh, large ice cubes for best dilution control and clarity.