Description
A classic cocktail recipe for a Manhattan, featuring rye whiskey or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, garnished with a maraschino cherry or lemon twist. Perfect for sipping and enjoying the rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Rye Manhattan:
- 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- maraschino cherry or lemon twist for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Add the rye whiskey or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a drier Manhattan, substitute sweet vermouth with dry vermouth.
- Use rye whiskey for a spicier flavor or bourbon for a sweeter profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
