Manhattan cocktail recipe

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A Manhattan classically combines whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Add a cherry and sip the night away!

Serves1
SkillEasy
Total Time5 mins

This classic cocktail was supposedly invented in the 1870s for a dinner given by Winston Churchill's mother Jennie. Made with whiskey and vermouth, the Manhattan is simple and chic.

Ingredients

  • 11/2 oz blended whiskey
  • 1/4 to 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
  • Dash of angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry (optional)

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Method

  1. Pour the whiskey, vermouth and angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker with some ice.
  2. Shake for a few seconds to allow the cocktail to mix and chill down.
  3. Strain your Manhattan into a chilled martini glass, or serve in a short glass on the rocks.
  4. Decorate with the cherry if desired.
Top Tip for making Manhattan cocktail

For an extra kick, add 1/4 to 1/2 oz of dry vermouth.

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