Manhattan Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to properly chill the glass.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   In a mixing glass or a large glass, add plenty of ice, 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Stir to chill and dilute

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly but smoothly for about 20–30 seconds (roughly 20–30 full rotations) until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold. This chills and dilutes the drink to proper balance.

4. 4

   Prepare glass

   If you chilled the glass with ice water, dump the ice water from the glass. Optionally, express an orange peel over the glass by holding the peel with the outside facing down and giving it a quick twist to release oils; you may rub the peel on the rim if desired.

5. 5

   Strain and garnish

   Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, double-strain the stirred cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass. Skewer 1 maraschino cherry (or brandied cherry) and drop it into the drink. If using the orange peel, rest it on the rim or float it in the cocktail.

6. 6

   Serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly.