Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsβ€ΊJimmy B's Culinary + Kraftedβ€ΊManhattan Recipe

Manhattan Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters

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Ingredients

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Classic Cocktails

Method

Classic Cocktails

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixing Glass

    Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup of ice to chill the glass and ingredients.

  2. 2

    Measure the Ingredients

    Pour 2 oz of rye whiskey and 1 oz of sweet vermouth into the mixing glass over the ice.

  3. 3

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of bitters to the mixing glass.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture well for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain the Cocktail

    Place a strainer over the mixing glass and pour the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange peel to add aroma.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Enjoy your classic Manhattan cocktail!

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