Classic Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
The Manhattan is a classic cocktail that combines rich, warming flavors with a chilled, velvety finish. With the perfect stirring technique and a focus on quality ingredients, this recipe makes it easy to create a drink that’s as timeless as it is delicious.
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Equipment
- Hawthorne strainer
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 ¾ oz Bourbon
- ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
- Cubed ice for the stirring glass
- 1 Cherry as a garnish. I opted for a Maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Add 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, 1 ¾ oz Bourbon, and ½ oz Sweet Vermouth —in that order—to a well-chilled stirring glass.2 dashes Angostura Bitters, 1 ¾ oz Bourbon, ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
- Add Cubed ice and stir thoroughly. To achieve the perfect chill and minimal dilution, run your bar spoon along the inside of the glass, allowing the ice to gently turn.Cubed ice
- Use a Hawthorn strainer to hold back the ice and strain the cocktail through a fine strainer into your pre-chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with 1 Cherry .1 Cherry
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Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
