Manhattan

Rating: 4 stars
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

This drink is made with bourbon and vermouth, but it's not a Manhattan without the cherry.

By Brad

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Recipe Summary

prep:
2 mins
total:
2 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

1
Original recipe yields 1 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place ice into a shaker, and pour the vermouth and bourbon over the ice. Mix well. Pour drink into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a cherry.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
162 calories; protein 0g; carbohydrates 2g; fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 5.1mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (9)

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DARIANA
Rating: 5 stars
08/03/2004
Actually I like the fact that this is a bit different. You can go anywhere and get the usual Manhatten but this "shakes it up a bit." Read More
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Most helpful critical review

ALETA14
Rating: 2 stars
09/12/2003
not very authentic as far as Manhattans go but I'm biased because I live there. Read More
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(27)
11 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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ALETA14
Rating: 2 stars
09/11/2003
not very authentic as far as Manhattans go but I'm biased because I live there. Read More
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Atticus
Rating: 3 stars
01/13/2010
Manhattans are great however I would recommend 3/4 of an ounce of sweet vermouth and a dash of angostura bitters. Because all the ingredients in a manhattan are clear you should stir rather than shake this cocktail. Use a mixing glass add the ingredients (except the cherry) fill glass with ice stir for about 15 seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass add the cherry. Enjoy. Read More
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DARIANA
Rating: 5 stars
08/03/2004
Actually I like the fact that this is a bit different. You can go anywhere and get the usual Manhatten but this "shakes it up a bit." Read More
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(16)
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klevena
Rating: 5 stars
12/09/2008
I may be a Minnesota girl but I love a good Manhattan I actually had my first one in Seatle WA. This is an excellent recipe - burbon whisky is the way to go. Oh - and add a little splash of cherry juice! Read More
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M. A.
Rating: 3 stars
08/20/2011
A good Manhattan is one of my two favorite drinks. (The other is a dry Martini. ) I prefer a sour mash whiskey and mixed 2 to 1. But any favorite whiskey or bourbon will be just fine. But the most important step that no one has mentioned is to chill the glasses in the freezer. Read More
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Marianne
Rating: 4 stars
08/20/2011
Our family always uses Seagrams VO - called a "VO Manhattan"...much tastier. My grandfather always added a dash of bitters and an orange slice (of course cherry is a must). The orange slice adds a nice surprise. We were all from Manhattan:) Read More
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Marianne
Allstar
Rating: 5 stars
08/16/2011
How can you not like a Manhattan any way it comes? At least if you use a good sweet vermouth and Jack Daniel's. We usually reserve this drink for winter (don't really know why---just a preference) but when I saw that it needed a photo I pulled out the ingredients (they keep forever). I know the purists are naysayers for this formula as stated but hey it's all good! I must admit I wasn't sure whether the ice was supposed to stay in the drink or not. AND the marschino cherry is NOT optional! Read More
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nick
Rating: 5 stars
10/06/2017
perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More
Linda Bruening Berger
Rating: 3 stars
03/10/2021
Needs a drop or two of bitters. I prefer mine made with a good Brandy rather than bourbon. Read More
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