Manhattan Cocktail

Manhattan
Cocktail Recipe

Fruity
Rich
Herbal

It’s raining outside. You duck into a low-lit bar. Jazz is playing. You order a Manhattan: whisky, vermouth, and bitters. Born in an age of glamour, it arrives deep amber and perfect. Sophistication in a glass.

Ingredients

  • Bourbon
    We recommend Bulleit Bourbon
    50ml
  • Sweet vermouth
    25ml
  • Angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry
  • Ice

Number of servings

01

Equipment

  • Coupe glass
  • Mixing glass
  • Spoon
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Skewer

Bartender tip: Stir, don’t shake. Stirring chills the Manhattan without clouding its rich, amber hue.

Manhattan Cocktail Preparation
Method
Step 01
Pour
In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in the bourbon, and sweet vermouth.
Step 02
Add
Add two dashes of bitters. Stir the mixture and strain into a coupe glass.
Step 03
Garnish
Garnish with a skewered cherry.

A Manhattan is more than a cocktail, it’s a statement. Bold, refined, and timeless, it reminds us to savour the moment and embrace classic simplicity.

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