The Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters. The 140-year-old cocktail that still shuts every room up when it lands on the table.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 520kcal
Ingredients
- 60 ml rye whiskey Rittenhouse Rye or Bulleit Rye
- 30 ml sweet red vermouth Carpano Antica Formula or Cocchi Storico
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 brandied cherry or strip of orange peel, to garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe in the freezer, or a rocks glass with ice and water.
- Combine rye, vermouth and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir firmly for 25 to 30 seconds until the outside of the glass is frosty.
- Strain into the chilled coupe, or over a big rock in a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry, or express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 520kcal