Manhattan Drink
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Manhattan Drink
Description
The Manhattan Drink combines 1 1/2 ounces of bourbon or rye whiskey with 3/4 ounce of sweet vermouth and three dashes of Angostura bitters. The ingredients are poured over ice in a glass, stirred well to chill and mix flavors, then strained into a cocktail glass. A Luxardo or cocktail cherry is added as a garnish, contributing a subtle sweetness that complements the rich, woody character of the whiskey and the herbal sweetness of vermouth. Chilling the glass beforehand or quickly freezing with ice water helps maintain the drink’s temperature during serving. Optional enhancements include adding cherry syrup for extra sweetness or an orange peel twist on the rim for citrus notes. This cocktail is traditionally served neat and enjoyed slowly to appreciate its layered flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz bourbon or rye
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Luxardo cherry or cocktail cherry
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour bourbon, then vermouth, and bitters over the ice.
- Mix well with a swizzle stick, then strain into a cocktail glass. Finish with a cherry.
Notes
- Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer or with ice water before serving to keep the drink cold longer.
- Add a few drops of syrup from Luxardo cherries to adjust sweetness if desired.
- If lacking a cocktail strainer, a slotted spoon or fine mesh can be used to strain out ice when pouring.
- Try wiping the rim of your glass with a squeezed orange peel to add a citrus aroma.
- The recipe can be doubled or tripled using a larger mixing glass to maintain proportions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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