Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by Kismet

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill.
2
Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass or a cocktail shaker without the lid, add plenty of ice, then pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3
Stir
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 20–30 seconds (around 20–30 full spoon turns) until the outside of the mixing glass feels well chilled and slightly frosted. Proper stirring dilutes and chills the drink without over-aerating it.
4
Strain
Discard the ice or water from the chilled serving glass. Using a hawthorne or julep strainer, double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass to remove any small ice chips.
5
Garnish & finish
Option A: Thread 1 maraschino cherry on a pick and drop it into the cocktail. Option B (optional): Express an orange peel over the drink by holding the peel skin-side down above the glass and giving it a quick twist to release the oils, then rub the peel on the rim and drop it into the glass along with the cherry.
6
Serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly.