Damn Yankees Manhattan Recipe

Chill glass

Place your serving glass (coupe, martini or rocks) in the freezer or fill with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Gather tools and ice

Have a mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer, and plenty of large ice cubes ready. Use large cubes for slower dilution.

Add 2 oz Sazerac Rye, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to the mixing glass.

Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes, leaving room to stir without spilling.

Stir gently and continuously for 20–30 seconds (about 30–40 rotations) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly viscous — this chills and dilutes the drink to balance the flavors.

Discard the ice or water from the chilled serving glass.

Using a strainer, pour the stirred Manhattan into the chilled coupe or martini glass. If you prefer a rocks presentation, strain over one large chilled ice cube in a rocks glass.

Express the oils of an orange peel over the surface by holding the peel skin-side down about 2–3 inches above the drink and giving it a sharp fold so the oils spray out. Optionally rub the peel on the rim.

Drop one Luxardo or maraschino cherry into the cocktail as garnish.

Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.