Manhattan Cocktail Recipe: Classic and Sophisticated
Classic Manhattan Cocktail with smooth, sophisticated flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1 maraschino cherry or orange twist
- Suggested Pairings: Grilled steak olives
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or rocks glass.
- Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a shaker with ice.
- Stir for 20–30 seconds.
- Taste and adjust with bitters or vermouth.
- Strain into a chilled glass or over ice.
- Garnish with a cherry or orange twist; serve on a white ceramic tray with olives.
Notes
- Stir, don’t shake, for clarity.
- Store the pre-mixed cocktail in the fridge for 1 day.
- Try a Perfect or Bourbon variation.
- Pair with charcuterie.