Manhattan

Drinks

Manhattan.

Spicy rye leads, sweet vermouth softens the edges, and bitters keep the finish firm. Serve ice-cold after dinner, when the night continues but coffee feels overly responsible.

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Time: 5 minServings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • 0.75 ozSweet red vermouth
  • 1 dashAngostura bitters

Method

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add the rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
  3. Stir until well chilled and slightly diluted, about 20–30 seconds.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and serve immediately.