The Manhattan Recipe
Make The Manhattan Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add 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, about 1 cup, ensuring the liquid is well-chilled.
- 4
Stir the Cocktail
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well combined and chilled.
- 5
Prepare the Glass
Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass. You can strain the cocktail directly into the glass using a fine mesh strainer if desired.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a maraschino cherry and an expressed piece of orange peel. To express the orange peel, hold it over the drink and gently twist to release the oils.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Manhattan cocktail!