Manhattan Recipe
A classic consisting of your choice of bourbon whiskey and sweet vermouth, served up or on the rocks
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Ingredients
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Liquors
Garnish
Ice (if serving on the rocks)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Place your cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of bourbon whiskey and 1 oz of sweet vermouth over ice.
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled. If you prefer a more diluted drink, stir for 45 seconds.
- 4
Strain the Cocktail
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Use a strainer to pour the mixed drink into the chilled glass.
- 5
Garnish the Drink
Add a maraschino cherry and/or an orange twist to the drink for garnish. The orange twist can be expressed over the drink to release its oils.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Enjoy your Manhattan either straight up or on the rocks, depending on your preference.