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Whiskey · Stirred · No. 176

Manhattan

Rye, sweet vermouth, two kinds of bitters. Stirred cold, strained up. The drink that proved the old American template — spirit, fortified wine, bitters — could carry a city's name.

Glass
Coupe
Method
Stirred
Time
3 min
Strength
Strong
classiciconicpre prohibitionstirredwhiskey
Manhattan cocktail in a coupe glassCoupe — 30% ABV

Ingredients

  • 2 ozRye whiskey, 100-proof if you have it
  • 1 ozSweet vermouth, Carpano Antica or Cocchi di Torino
  • 2 d.Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 d.Orange bitters
  • —Brandied cherry, to garnish

Method

  1. Add rye, sweet vermouth, and both bitters to a mixing glass with cracked ice.

  2. Stir 30 seconds, until well-chilled and properly diluted.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. Drop a brandied cherry into the glass.

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