Description
Whiskey, dry vermouth, and a dash of bitters stirred patiently over ice and served straight up with a lemon twist. One of the great American cocktails, serious, elegant, and deeply satisfying
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- Ice for stirring
- 2 oz (4 parts) rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1/2 oz (1 part) dry vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist or maraschino cherry to garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or cocktail glass in the freezer for 5 minutes
- Fill a mixing glass generously with ice
- Add dry vermouth, then whiskey, then one dash of bitters
- Stir continuously for 30 seconds using a long bar spoon
- Discard ice water from chilled glass
- Strain into the chilled glass using a Hawthorne strainer
- Express a lemon twist over the surface, run around the rim, and use as garnish — or drop in a maraschino cherry
- Serve immediately
Notes
Never shake a Manhattan, shaking introduces cloudiness and air bubbles that change the texture and appearance of the drink. Stir for a full 30 seconds, this is longer than most people expect but it is correct.
Keep your dry vermouth refrigerated after opening and use within a few weeks. Rye whiskey is the traditional choice, bourbon produces a slightly rounder, sweeter result.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blended
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 190