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Manhattan recipe - Cocktail served in a Cocktail glass
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Manhattan

Serve in a Cocktail glass

Ingredients

  • Sweet Vermouth
    3/4 oz
  • Bourbon
    2 1/2 oz Blended
  • Angostura Bitters
    dash
  • Ice
    2 or 3
  • Maraschino cherry
    1
  • Orange peel
    1 twist of

Instructions

Stirred over ice, strained into a chilled glass, garnished, and served up.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving. A cold glass keeps your drink at the perfect temperature longer and adds an elegant frosted appearance.

Fresh Citrus Tip

Always squeeze fresh citrus juice rather than using bottled. Roll the fruit on the counter before cutting to release more juice, and strain out seeds and pulp for a smoother drink.

Bitters Tip

Bitters are like salt in cooking - a few dashes balance and enhance other flavors. Experiment with different bitters varieties to create unique flavor profiles.

Did You Know?

Bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak barrels - these rules are actually US law.

Video Tutorial

Image: Sarah Stierch (CC BY 4.0)

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