The Manhattan

ABV

2.4 standard drinks

Glassware

Coupe

Prep Time

5 min

Ingredients

  • 60ml Rye Whiskey or Bourbon
  • 30ml Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well-chilled, about 30 seconds
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry

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History

The Manhattan is one of the most iconic whiskey cocktails, believed to have been created in the 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York City.

Legend has it that the drink was invented for a banquet hosted by Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill. The classic combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters has stood the test of time, making it a staple in cocktail bars worldwide.