Manhattan Recipe
Make 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
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink or placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of rye whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to ensure the drink is well chilled.
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the drink to perfection.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Remove the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass, and strain the mixture into the glass using a cocktail strainer.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your Manhattan with a maraschino cherry and an orange peel. To express the orange peel's oils, gently twist it over the drink before placing it on the rim.
