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Manhattan

The classic Manhattan: elegant, spirit-forward, and timeless. Perfect for whiskey lovers.

Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
Manhattan
As seen on Episode 52

The preparation

4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Combine whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 02

    Stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 03

    Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

  4. 04

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry and optionally an orange peel.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Reach for a bar spoon, not a shaker: 20 to 30 seconds of stirring against the ice chills a Manhattan without clouding it or beating in bubbles.”

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