Classic Manhattan Recipe
Make Classic 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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Main Ingredients
Tools
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill Glass
Before mixing, chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- 2
Measure Ingredients
Using a jigger, measure out 2 oz of rye whiskey and 1 oz of sweet vermouth.
- 3
Add Bitters
Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the mixing glass.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the measured rye whiskey and sweet vermouth into the mixing glass with the bitters.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice to the top.
- 6
Stir
Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 7
Strain
Remove the ice water from the cocktail glass. Then, using a strainer, pour the chilled mixture into the cocktail glass.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a strip of orange peel. Optionally, twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils.
