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Manhattan Perfect

The perfect variation uses equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for a more nuanced drink

rye-whiskeyEasy~27% ABV
MethodStirGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishlemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • Β½ ozsweet vermouth
  • Β½ ozdry vermouth
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
  2. 2Stir for 25-30 seconds until well-chilled
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. 4Garnish with a lemon twist
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History & Origin

A variation bridging the sweet and dry versions of the Manhattan

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