Saturday, January 18

Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

manhattan cocktail recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish
  • Orange twist for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add 2 oz of rye whiskey to the mixing glass.
  3. Pour in 1 oz of sweet vermouth.
  4. Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  5. Stir the ingredients well for about 20-30 seconds to chill the mixture.
  6. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
  7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and express the oil from an orange twist over the drink.
  8. Optionally, run the orange twist around the rim of the glass for added aroma.
  9. Sip and savor the classic sophistication of your Manhattan Cocktail!

Yield:

  • This recipe makes one Manhattan cocktail.

Preparation Time:

  • Approximately 5 minutes