Manhattan

The yin to the martini cocktail's yang, the Manhattan is one of the all-time great classic cocktails, a rich, sweet blend of whisky, vermouth and bitters that’s generally stirred into perfection.

Manhattan

Ingredients

Serves:

1

  • 50mlSingle Malt Whisky

  • 25mlSweet Vermouth

  • 1dash(es) Angostura Bitters

  • 1twist(s)Orange

  • 1piece(s)Maraschino Cherry

2.7 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1 x Short glass

  • 1 x Chopping Board

  • 1 x Jigger

  • 1 x Ice

  • 1 x Strainer

  • 1 x Stirrer

  • 1 x Knife

Method

  • Pour

    Using a jigger, measure 50ml Single Malt Whisky, 25ml sweet vermouth and a dash of angostura bitters into a mixing glass.

  • Mix

    Fill mixing glass with ice and stir with a bar spoon. Using a strainer, strain into a martini glass.

  • Garnish

    Using chopping board and sharp knife slice an orange twist and add on top of the drink, along with one cherry, to garnish.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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