Perfect Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Elevate your cocktail game with the perfect Manhattan recipe! This timeless classic has long been a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts, celebrated for its rich, balanced flavors. At its core, the Manhattan combines the boldness of rye whiskey with the sweetness of vermouth and the complexity of aromatic bitters, creating a drink that’s both sophisticated and approachable. To craft this iconic cocktail with a modern twist, start by selecting a high-quality Rye whiskey for a robust base. Measure out two ounces of rye whiskey, adding one ounce of sweet vermouth for a touch of sweetness. A couple of dashes of aromatic bitters will enhance the flavor profile, adding depth and complexity. Stir the mixture with ice until well chilled, then strain it into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Many drinkers will agree that the standard Manhattan is a perfect cocktail: simple, balanced and elegant. But the Perfect Manhattan is in fact a separate, though closely related, drink; the “Perfect” in the drink’s name refers not to a cocktail made perfectly (though that is, of course, the aim) but rather to the use of two different styles of vermouth in “perfect”—which is to say, equal—proportions. Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Garnish: brandied cherry or a lemon twist
Steps
- Add the rye whiskey, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry or a lemon twist.
