Manhattan
Stirred
Classic
Short & Boozy
Preptime: 4 minutes
Servings: 1
The Manhattan is, along with the Dry Martini, probably the epitome of late 1800s classic cocktail-making. Wild myths of origins, simple preparation that highlights the bartender's craft, wonderful flavor, and a hearty kick. Some say it was made at the Manhattan Club in New York mid-1870s for a banquet hosted by Lady Randolph Churchill (mother of a certain Winston). But as she was pregnant in Paris at the time of the banquet, they are most likely wrong. The cocktail has spawned a whole school of cocktails. Swap Rye for scotch and it's a Rob Roy. Use Cognac and you have a Harvard.
Gear
- Chilled Coupette
- Bar Spoon
- Measuring Jigger
- Mixing Glass
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 4 cl Rye Whisky
- 2 cl Sweet Vermouth
- Dash of Angostura Bitters
- Dash of Maraschino
- Olive or Cherry for Garnish
- Orange Peel Garnish
- Fill a stirring glass with ice
- Add a dash of Angostura Bitters
- Add a dash of Maraschino
- Add 2 cl of Sweet Vermouth
- Add 4 cl of Rye Whisky
- Stir 20 times to mix and cool
- Strain into coupette glass
- Garnish with an olive
- Spray glass with orange peel and garnish