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manhattan cocktail in a coupe glass set on a wood table with a cherry as a garnish

Perfect Manhattan Recipe

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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1 cocktail
Category Cocktails / Drinks
Cuisine Amercican
Author Lauren Grant

Description

The Perfect Manhattan Cocktail combines your favorite whiskey with a splash of sweet vermouth and bitters. It's a classic for a reason!

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • ½ ounce dry vermouth
  • ½ ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • garnish with a brandied cherry and/or lemon twist

Instructions

  • Add whiskey, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth and bitters to a cocktail mixing glass filled with ice.
  • Using a bar spoon, stir the cocktail until chilled.
  • Strain cocktail into a chilled Nick & Nora or Coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a brandied cherry or two and a lemon twist, if desired.

Equipment

cocktail mixing glass
jigger
cocktail strainer
bar spoon
Nick & Nora Glass
coupe glass

Notes

Be sure to chill your glass in the freezer at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help keep the cocktail cold as you drink it!
If you like your cocktails "hotter" and slightly spicy, use rye. If you prefer them smoother and sweeter, use bourbon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktailCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSugar: 1g
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