Taste profile
Strong, light, soft, and balanced.
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Manhattan
Manhattan combines Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, Ice in a cocktail served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for date night.
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Quick fact
A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey. The cocktail is usually stirred with ice then strained into a chilled cocktail glass and garnished traditionally with a maraschino cherry. A Manhattan may also be served on the rocks in a lowball glass.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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Stirred over ice, strained into a chilled glass, garnished, and served up.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Maraschino Cherry and Orange Peel.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Balanced
Read: Manhattan is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for date night with Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon, Angostura Bitters.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon, Angostura Bitters. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass. Manhattan is associated with the Unforgettables family of modern cocktail classics.
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A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. While rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended whiskey, and Tennessee whiskey. The cocktail is usually stirred with ice then strained into a chilled cocktail glass and garnished traditionally with a maraschino cherry. A Manhattan may also be served on the rocks in a lowball glass.
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Base spirit
Wine & Sparkling
Category
Cocktail
IBA category
Unforgettables
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Maraschino Cherry and Orange Peel.
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Reference note: Manhattan (cocktail)
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