Decadent Manhattan Cocktail

Decadent Manhattan Cocktail

15 mins
easy
1 servings

A sophisticated and flavorful Manhattan cocktail, perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious drink.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Coupe or Martini Glass
  • Jigger

Ingredients

  • 3.00 ozRye Whiskey(Use a high-quality rye whiskey for the best flavor.)
  • 1.50 ozSweet Vermouth(Choose a dry or medium-sweet vermouth.)
  • 2.00 dashesAngostura Bitters(Adds complexity and depth of flavor.)
  • 1.00 pieceMaraschino Cherry(For garnish. Optional: Orange peel.)

Instructions

1

Chill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to the shaker.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Close the lid tightly and stir vigorously for 30 seconds.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

4

Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Garnish with a maraschino cherry or an orange peel twist.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass and drop it in.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

For a richer flavor, use a muddled orange slice in the shaker.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Add a splash of soda water for a lighter version.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Experiment with different bitters for unique flavor profiles.

Estimated time: 1 minutes