My oldest daughter’s go-to drink is the Manhattan. I was surprised when she choose that, because I’d never had one before. It’s a simple cocktail with only four ingredients. We feel this version is very well balanced. Enjoy!   ~Elizabeth

Manhattan: This simple cocktail only contain 4 ingredients.This post contains an affiliate link. If you click on it and buy something I’ll earn a small commission.

Manhattan

Ingredients:

2 1/2 ounces Whiskey (See Tips)

3/4 ounce Sweet Red Vermouth

2 dash Angostura Bitters

Ice

1 Maraschino Cherry

Directions:

In a cocktail shaker combine ice with Whiskey, Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters. Stir. Do NOT shake! You don’t want a foamy Manhattan! Strain into a small cocktail glass or champagne coupe and add a cherry.

Tips:

We used Canadian Whiskey, but you can also use Bourbon or Rye. The glass is vintage. It was made by Fostoria and the pattern is called Contour. I bought mine on eBay.

 

 

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