Manhattan
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.
Ingredients
Serves:
1
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.
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