Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMalone's - LouisvilleMalone’s Manhattan Recipe

Malone’s Manhattan Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

(Barrel-Aged) Old Forester Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Orange and Aromatic Bitters

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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. Fill it with ice water and set it aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of Old Forester Rye, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, 2 dashes of orange bitters, and 2 dashes of aromatic bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes, approximately 1 cup, to ensure the cocktail is properly chilled.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds, allowing it to chill and dilute slightly.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Discard the ice water from the cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer.

  6. 6

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Express the oils from a strip of orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish. Add a maraschino cherry for an extra touch.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the Malone’s Manhattan immediately and enjoy your perfectly crafted cocktail!

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