Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Today, we're diving into the history and art of crafting the iconic Manhattan cocktail, a sophisticated blend that has stood the test of time.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
- Orange peel for zest
Instructions
- Start by filling the mixing glass with ice to chill it.
- Then, pour the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into the mixing glass.
- For the next step, stir the concoction gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds.
- Then, strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Now, twist the orange peel over the drink to give you that zesty flavor.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.