Manhattan Cocktail

The stiff, smooth union of whiskey and vermouth is a classic of the cocktail canon.

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Updated August 24, 2023
Two Manhattans on a red tiled surface.

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Up there with theOld Fashionedand themartinias an undisputed classic, a Manhattan is a bold, brawny drink that, made right, is smooth and sippable. Rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters are all you need, though garnishing with a high-quality cherry doesn't hurt.

January 2008

Recipe Details

Manhattan Cocktail

Prep5 mins
Total5 mins
服务2 servings

The stiff, smooth union of whiskey and vermouth is a classic of the cocktail canon.

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  • 4盎司rye whiskey

  • 2盎司sweet vermouth

  • 4dashesAngostura bitters

  • Garnish:2Maraschino cherries

Directions

  1. Pour the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until outside of shaker is very cold to touch.

    Overhead view of stirring manhattan in a shaker with ice

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  2. Place a maraschino cherry in each of two chilled cocktail glasses. Dividing evenly, strain the contents of the shaker over cherries and serve immediately.

    Two image collage of placing cherries into glasses and straining manhattan into glass

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Special Equipment

Mixing glass, cocktail strainer

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
188 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol0mg 0%
Sodium3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein0g
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 47mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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