Manhattan

Name: Manhattan
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 50 ml rye or bourbon whiskey; 20 ml sweet vermouth; 2 dashes Angostura bitters; Ice for stirring; Maraschino cherry for garnish

Prep time

5 min

Servings

Total time

5 min

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A sophisticated and spicy cocktail made with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth, perfect for discerning palates.

Ingredients

50 ml rye or bourbon whiskey
20 ml sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Ice for stirring
Maraschino cherry for garnish

Method

Chill the serving glass in advance with ice or in the freezer.
Measure all ingredients carefully with a jigger for consistent flavour.
Shake with ice for 10 to 15 seconds or stir in a mixing glass depending on style.
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice or serve up, depending on drink type.
Top with sparkling mixer if needed and stir gently.
Garnish and serve immediately while temperature and balance are optimal.

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Chill the serving glass in advance with ice or in the freezer.
2
Measure all ingredients carefully with a jigger for consistent flavour.
3
Shake with ice for 10 to 15 seconds or stir in a mixing glass depending on style.
4
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice or serve up, depending on drink type.

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This recipe is written for 1 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.