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Manhattan cocktail

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Manhattan

A bold and timeless whiskey cocktail, perfect for any occasion.

Difficulty
Medium
Strength
Strong
Origin
United States

Ingredients

Steps

  1. In a mixing glass, combine Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters.
  2. Fill with ice and stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled Coupe Glass.
  4. Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.

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About the Manhattan

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail known for its strong and robust flavor, combining the depth of bourbon, the richness of sweet vermouth, and a touch of bitters for complexity. It's served straight up and garnished with a maraschino cherry.

Similar drinks

How this compares

  • Old Fashioned

    Both cocktails use bourbon as the base liquor, but the Old Fashioned is simpler, focusing on bitters, sugar, and a citrus garnish, while the Manhattan adds sweet vermouth for a richer, more complex flavor.

  • Rob Roy

    The Rob Roy is similar to the Manhattan but uses Scotch whisky instead of bourbon, offering a smokier, more robust profile.

  • Whiskey Sour

    The Whiskey Sour, while also bourbon-based, has a much more tart and citrus-forward flavor due to the lemon juice, in contrast to the drier, smoother Manhattan.

  • Sazerac

    Like the Manhattan, the Sazerac is a bold, strong cocktail but uses rye whiskey and absinthe, giving it a distinctive, herbal complexity.

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