Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTreebeardsManhattan Recipe

Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by Treebeards
Time10m
Serves1

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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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Place a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare your Manhattan.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to the brim.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the mixture from the mixing glass into the chilled cocktail glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Garnish the drink by dropping a maraschino cherry into the glass and adding a strip of orange peel for aroma.

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