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Manhattan
The quintessential American cocktail combining rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Rich, sophisticated, and iconic.
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey2 oz
- Sweet vermouth1 oz
- Angostura bitters2 dashes
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Instructions
- 1Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
- 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe glass
- 4Garnish with a cherry
- Glassware
- Coupe glass
- Technique
- stir
- Servings
- 1
- Garnish
- Cherry
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The Manhattan is one of the most iconic cocktails in American history, representing the perfect balance of spirit, vermouth, and bitters. It's a cornerstone of classic cocktail culture.
History
Created in the 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York City, this cocktail helped establish the template for countless other drinks. It's a perfect example of the "spirit + vermouth + bitters" formula that defines classic cocktails.
Variations
- Perfect Manhattan: Use equal parts sweet and dry vermouth
- Dry Manhattan: Use dry vermouth instead of sweet
- Rob Roy: Use Scotch whisky instead of rye
Source: Classic cocktail