Spirit-forward · Rye whiskey
Manhattan
Stirred elegance in a glass.
Rye, sweet vermouth and bitters — the stirred template that teaches dilution and vermouth quality in one sip.
Ingredients
- Rye whiskey50 ml
- Sweet vermouth20 ml
- Angostura bitters1 dash
Garnish
Cocktail cherry
Method
- 1Stir all ingredients over plenty of ice until very cold.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- 3Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
The lesson
The Manhattan is the bridge from Old Fashioned to Martini — same stir discipline, vermouth instead of sugar.
