The Manhattan Recipe
Old Forrester Straight 100 Proof, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry
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Ingredients
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Spirits
Vermouth
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of Old Forester Straight 100 Proof bourbon and 1 ounce of sweet vermouth.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim, ensuring that the ingredients are well chilled.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted slightly.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Discard the ice water from your cocktail glass and strain the mixed drink into the chilled glass using a fine mesh strainer or a cocktail strainer.
- 6
Add Garnish
Garnish your Manhattan with a single cherry, placing it in the center of the drink for an elegant finish.