Classic Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Name: Classic Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey; 0.5 fluid ounce sweet vermouth; 1 dash Angostura bitters; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 maraschino cherry

Discover the history and simple steps to create a classic Manhattan cocktail. This timeless drink, dating back to the late 1800s, combines bourbon or rye whiskey with sweet vermouth and a dash of aromatic bitters for a balanced flavor.

Total time5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield1

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Ingredients

2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
0.5 fluid ounce sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry

Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients for your Manhattan.
Combine the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
Strain the chilled cocktail into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a delicious maraschino cherry.
Savor and enjoy your perfectly made Manhattan!

Nutrition

Calories: 169 kcal
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 2 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g