Learn how to make a classic Manhattan cocktail with this simple recipe! Quality ingredients and proper technique are all you need to make the best Manhattan you've ever had. Recipe yields 1 cocktail; multiply the ingredients to make more at once (just use a suitably-sized mixing glass).

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rye or bourbon (I like Bulleit Rye)

sweet vermouth (I like Dolin or Carpano Antica)

Angostura bitters

Luxardo cherry or other cocktail cherry, for garnish

Fill a mixing glass a few inches high with ice. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Stir in a circular motion for about 30 seconds, or until the drink is very cold (if you&#8217;d like a drink with less bite, stir longer).

Strain the liquid into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry. Enjoy.

YES to rye, Carpano Antica &amp; Luxardo cherries, and I'll echo reader's comment about storing those opened only in a cool, dark place not called "the refrigerator!"  Vya makes a grand alternative to the Antica and do try Angostura's orange bitters.  For the rye, I've used Bulleit, but 110-proof Pikesville elevates my Manhattans into the star-spangled ether as does one final touch -- a bar spoon of Luxardo maraschino liqueur slipped down the side of the glass!

Yes and I agree with most everything in the article / recipe.
The earliest US whiskey drinks were made with rye because that was the predominate grain at the time.   Later corn was available read less expensive so that is why for many decades US whiskey  was primarily made with corn.   Oddly enough since the cocktail (I say Crocktail) became fashionable again more and more rye became available.      Actually signed on to suggest an alternative for that ordinary red vermouth, use Dubonnet.    Also use it in your Negroni.    It makes for a very tasty drink....  Thanks, Norris

I love your drink recipes.  Swoon!  Where did you get those amazing coupes and picks?  Love!

LOVE your Manhattan recipe. Manhattans are my favorites, also.
I have Dolin and have used several liquors as the main ingredient.
Recently it has been Makers Mark or Bushmills. I wanted to get the cherries you recommended but decided they were too pricey so I bought Mezzetta instead - also satisfying and lots cheaper!

Excellent and easy! Perfect for a cold winter evening.

best manhattan cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Cost: $11.97 /serving

Author : Cookie and Kate

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