Manhattan
Base Spirit
Whiskey
Flavour Type
Bitter, Sweet
Cocktail Type
Classic
A classic cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
Origin/History
Believed to be invented at the Manhattan Club in NYC in the early 1870s.
Serving Instructions
Stir over ice, strain into a chilled glass, garnished with a cherry.
Occassion
Evening, Classic hours
Year of Creation
Early 1870s
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Maraschino cherry
Aroma
Rich, Woody
Texture/Consistency
Smooth
Pairings
Hearty appetizers, red meat
Fun Facts
One of the oldest known cocktailsa staple of cocktail culture.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Stir well with ice
Ingredients
- Whiskey
- Sweet vermouth
- Angostura bitters
Preparation Method
- 50 ml whiskey
- 20 ml sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
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