RichBoozyBalanced
Manhattan.
A sophisticated whiskey cocktail combining richness, spice, and sweetness.
Backstory & Character
"Believed to have been created in New York in the late 1800s at the Manhattan Club."
The Method
Technique
Standard Stir
Served In
Coupe Glass / Coupette
Automation-Level
Step by Step
Combine rye whiskey (or bourbon), sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 25–30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
29.2%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
40% vol
2
parts
16% vol
0,75
parts
44.7% vol
0,031
parts
Ice Selection
No Ice (straight up/neat)Garnish