Ingredients

  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • 1 ozsweet vermouth
  • 2 dashangostura bitters
  • 1 dashorange bitters(optional)
  • 🍋brandied cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

barspoonjiggermixing glassstrainer

Instructions

  1. Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for 25-30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

📜 History

The Manhattan is believed to have originated in New York City during the 1870s or 1880s. Some stories place its creation at the Manhattan Club.

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