Manhattan

Bourbon
Prep time: 3 mins
Author: The Bar Team
A Manhattan cocktail in a coupe glass with an orange peel and maraschino cherry garnish

Immerse yourself in the symphony of aromatic bitters – a harmonious blend that transcends time with a Sweet Manhattan. This classic cocktail is a sip of the city's charm, wrapped in a velvet embrace of rich, smooth flavors.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • George Dickel Bottled in Bond
    0.75oz
  • Sweet Vermouth
    0.75oz
  • Dark Italian Amaro
    0.25oz
  • Aromatic Bitters Dash
    1

*Approximate serving size is 1.5 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.

Equipment

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

Step 1

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.

Step 2

Stir and strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

Step 3

Skewer a cherry with a cocktail pick or toothpick and add as garnish.

The go-to cocktail for every whiskey lover.

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