Classic Manhattan Recipe
makers mark whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherries
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Ingredients
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Classic Manhattan Ingredients
Method
Classic Manhattan Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Makers Mark Whiskey, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes, about 1 cup, to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake or Stir
You can either shake the mixture for about 10-15 seconds or stir it gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to combine and chill.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the chilled mixture into the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Drop 1-2 maraschino cherries into the drink for garnish. You can also skew them on a cocktail pick for a classy touch.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Manhattan!
