Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by The Morris

Time10m

Serves1

Make Manhattan Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or chilled martini/glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to ensure the glass is cold.
2
Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass or a large measure, add 2 oz rye whiskey (or bourbon), 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3
Add ice and stir
Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice. Stir gently but thoroughly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full strokes) until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4
Prepare glass
If you chilled the glass with ice water, dump it out now. Optionally, express an orange peel over the glass by holding it over the rim, skin side down, and giving it a quick twist to release oils; rub the peel around the rim if desired.
5
Strain and garnish
Using a julep or Hawthorne strainer, strain the stirred Manhattan into the chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with one maraschino cherry dropped into the drink (or skewered on a pick). If using the expressed orange peel, drop it in or discard according to preference.
6
Serve
Serve immediately while cold. Sip and enjoy.