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Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

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Author: The Bar Team
A Manhattan cocktail in a coupe glass with an orange peel and maraschino cherry garnish
Ingredients
Method

The yin to the yang of a Martini, the Manhattan is one of the greatest classic cocktails of all time. A rich and sweet blend of whisky, vermouth and bitters, gently blended to perfection. Remember. You're not just drinking a cocktail here; you're savoring a piece of history. The Manhattan cocktail is, in fact, more than a drink-it's an experience, an homage to an era of elegance and sophistication. In a world of ephemeral trends, it stands as a symbol of timeless refinement: a drink that exudes class without crying out for attention. The Manhattan cocktail conjures images of dimly lit bars... you can almost hear the smooth sound of ice cubes in a shaker and see the deep amber glow of the cocktail in the diffused light. The first sip brings a delightful blend: the warmth of the whisky, the subtle sweetness of the vermouth and the aromatic touch of the bitters, all harmoniously blending together. It's a cocktail for those who appreciate the finer things and know you can't rush quality. With every sip, the Manhattan proves that some things-like a well-crafted cocktail-remain impeccable, beyond time and trends.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Rye whiskey
    Bulleit 95 Rye Frontier Whiskey
    50ml
  • Sweet vermouth
    25ml
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
    1
  • Maraschino cherry
    1
  • Orange peel
    1
  • Ice
2.5 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • Coupe glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Jigger
  • Fine strainer
  • Knife
  • Stirrer
  • Skewer
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Method

Step 1

Measuring with the jigger, add the whisky and sweet vermouth, along with the bitters, into the mixing glass filled with ice.

Step 2

Stir the mixture for 20-30 seconds to chill it.

Step 3

Strain the liquid into a coupe glass.

Step 4

Using the knife, cut a slice of orange peel. Slide the peel and cherry onto the skewer and place across the rim of the glass to garnish.

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