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Whiskey Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Manhattan

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Manhattan, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Whiskey Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Brandied cherry

Ingredients

2 oz rye or Bourbon whiskey
1 oz sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Method

Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Brandied cherry

Background & History

Widely believed to have originated in New York City in the 1870s–80s, one of the most influential and widely riffed-on cocktails ever created.

For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Whiskey Cocktails.