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Manhattan Cocktail

Name: Manhattan Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey; ½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth; 1 dash Angostura bitters; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 maraschino cherry

Rating: 4.76 stars

17 Ratings
12 Reviews
11 Photos

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail believed to date back to the late 1800s. It's made with a bracing mixture of bourbon or rye whiskey mixed with sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura bitters.

By Allrecipes

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 cocktail

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 1 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry

Directions

Step 1

Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing class. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Step 2

Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Cook's Note:

You may substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey in your Manhattan.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

169.4 calories; 0 g protein; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (12)

Most helpful positive review

FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

09/03/2012

This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same. Read More

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(15)

Most helpful critical review

Martha K.

12/26/2013

I was given many years ago the recipe for 'the perfect Manhattan' as follows: 2 oz. 100 proof bourbon (like Jeremiah Weed) 1 oz. extra dry Vermouth 5 drops bitters 1-2 Maraschino cherries plus 1 teaspoon cherry juice. Serve over ice or not. You won't order it 'out' as others will not be as good. Read More

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17 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

09/03/2012

This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same. Read More

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Martha K.

12/26/2013

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FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

09/03/2012

This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same. Read More

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luvglass

12/26/2013

Been a favorite for almost 30 years. Read More

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mrsup

07/10/2015

My favorite drink. I do not care for it with Bourbon though. I usually use a Canadian whiskey. It's strong so I avoid serving it to novice drinkers or those who like sweet drinks. Read More

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Big steel

10/04/2014

Classic indeed! I prefer to use bourbon. While I don't typically enjoy sweet cocktails this one straddles the fence between sweet and smoky.... Read More

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Bev J.

12/25/2013

Great classic! Thank you for saying STIR...never SHAKE....it ruins the whiskey! We love it with bourbon. Read More

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Patric

08/09/2017

You have to have a basic understanding of vermouth before diving into this recipe. This recipe is fabulous (5 Star) using a good sweet vermouth. Those preferring drinks on the sweeter side can even bump that up towards a fullThe alternate recipe from Martha is also fabulous, but using dry vermouth makes it something other than a true Manhattan. There are also other high quality red vermouth on the market now Read More

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newmexjags

07/17/2018

Yummy! Read More

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changed raj

12/21/2019

Thank you for sharing! They look awesome. Thank you! My kids liked this I just made these for them. Thank you so much this recipe will become our family tradition. I have also written a blog on old fashioned recipe. Do you know why this Old Fashioned drink is so popular? because the main reason is its recipe is so simple and flavor is awesome so everyone loves it. hope you will like it. Please read more https://sunoapanedilki.blogspot.com/2019/12/old-fashioned-recipe.html?m=1 Read More

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This is a true classic- bracing for sure but yummy all the same.

Been a favorite for almost 30 years.

My favorite drink. I do not care for it with Bourbon though. I usually use a Canadian whiskey. It's strong so I avoid serving it to novice drinkers or those who like sweet drinks.