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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling a cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of rye whiskey, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the top. This will help chill and dilute the mixture properly.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. This will ensure the ingredients are well combined and chilled.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Discard the ice water from your cocktail glass. Then, using a strainer, pour the mixed drink into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your Manhattan with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange peel, expressing the oils from the peel over the drink before placing it in.
