Dorothy Kern
Treat yourself to a Manhattan drink for your next happy hour! This classic cocktail is easy to make with just a few ingredients. It’s a combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters – learn how to make it and what makes it special!
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What is a Manhattan drink recipe?
It’s adult beverage time, and what better drink to make than a classic Manhattan cocktail? This is a classic drink that you can easily make at home.
You don’t need a bunch of fancy bar tools – just a glass! Manhattan drink ingredients are simple, too. You only need three plus a garnish.
This classic cocktail has been around since the late 1800s and is still a popular drink today. It’s a combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It’s usually served in a martini glass or low-ball glass.
Traditionally, Manhattan drink is made with rye whiskey, but you can substitute Canadian whiskey, bourbon, or try a blended whisky.
It’s often garnished with an orange peel or maraschino cherry, but if you want to go old-school, use a Luxardo cherry! They were used before maraschino cherries.
What is in a Manhattan drink?
As always, use your favorite brands for liquor, but the more top shelf it is the better your drink will taste.
- Rye Whiskey
- Sweet Vermouth
- Bitters
- Cherry garnish
How to make a Manhattan cocktail?
1. Place the ice in a mixing glass and add the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters.
2. Gently stir to combine.
3. Strain the drink into a low-ball glass or martini glass.
4. Garnish it with a cherry and serve.
FAQ
They are very similar. Both are made with whiskey and bitters, but a Manhattan has sweet vermouth while an old-fashioned is made with sugar.
It is a strong drink – a little goes a long way!
No one knows for sure, but most think that it was created for a party held at the Manhattan Club in New York City. This was way back in the late 1800s!
But, it’s not absolutely clear that this is the truth – some think it was a drink created at a bar in NYC and then got the name Manhattan.
However it came to be, it’s a classic and continues to be a popular cocktail.
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Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Rye Whiskey
- ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
- Dash Angostura bitters
- Luxardo Cherry garnish
Instructions
- Place ice into a mixing glass. Add the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, gently stir to combine.
- Strain into glass. Garnish with a cherry and serve.
Recipe Notes
- This is the classic recipe, not an original.
- Typically Rye whiskey is used but Canadian whisky, bourbon, and blended Whiskey can be used in its place.
- Some garnish with orange peel or a modern maraschino cherry. Luxardo cherries are the original maraschino cherry before the bright red ones began being used.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
You can’t go wrong with this Manhattan drink recipe if you want an easy cocktail. Pick up the ingredients and treat yourself to one soon!
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Published on: May 6, 2022