Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsβ€ΊDurant'sβ€ΊSignature Manhattan Recipe

Signature Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by Durant's
Time10m
Serves1

blanton's 'private barrel' bourbon* carpano antica vermouth - angostura bitters - luxardo cherry

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Start 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. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of Blanton's Private Barrel Bourbon, 1 oz of Carpano Antica Vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with 1 cup of ice to chill the mixture.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until it is well chilled and diluted to your liking.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Empty the ice water from your chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Strain the Cocktail

    Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the chilled glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish with Cherry

    Garnish your Manhattan with a Luxardo cherry placed at the bottom of the glass.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your signature Manhattan!

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