5 from 6 votes
Classic Manhattan
A Manhattan is a classic, elegant cocktail that takes only 5 minutes to make, with just 3 ingredients. Featuring whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, it's a strong, simple drink that goes down smooth and easy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
cocktail
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ounces bourbon whiskey or use rye whiskey
- 1½ ounces sweet vermouth
- 2 Angostura bitters dashes
- orange peel for garnish
- Luxardo cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, vermouth, and bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice and stir for 15 second to chill.
- Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain the Manhattan into the glass. Rub the orange peel around the rim of the glass and then garnish with the orange peel and cherry. Enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.