The Best Traditional Manhattan Cocktail
Discover the perfect Manhattan cocktail recipe for any occasion! This traditional drink, made with bourbon, rye, and bitters, is a century-old classic.
Equipment
- 1 cocktail mixing glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1-3 dashes angostura bitters
- 1-2 maraschino bitters
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add 2 ounces of whiskey, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and a dash of bitters to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients together with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds. This will help to dilute the whiskey and blend the flavors together.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.