Manhattan Recipe
bourbon and sweet vermouth shaken, topped with a maraschino cherry
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, maraschino cherry, and ice cubes.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of bourbon and 1 oz of sweet vermouth.
- 3
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the shaker.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
- 5
Shake Well
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to properly mix and chill the ingredients.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- 7
Garnish
Top the drink with a maraschino cherry for garnish.