The classic Manhattan: elegant, spirit-forward, and timeless. Perfect for whiskey lovers.
4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.
Combine whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.
Stir for 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and optionally an orange peel.
“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.”