The Manhattan cocktail is made by stirring together rye or Canadian whiskey with sweet red vermouth and a dash of bitters. The drink is usually finished with a cocktail cherry and is traditionally served in a cocktail glass.
What you need to make the Manhattan
For the drink
- 50 ml rye or Canadian whiskey
- 20 ml sweet red vermouth
- Dash Angostura bitters
- Ice cubes
For the garnish
- Cocktail cherry
How to make
- Fill the mixer with ice cubes and add whiskey, red vermouth and dash of bitters.
- Stir the contents of the mixer, then strain into a cocktail glass.
- Serve with a cocktail cherry to garnish.
Photo by Graeme Maclean is licensed under CC BY 2.0
