28.8% ABVStirred · 4 min · level 2
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth and bitters — a New York classic from the 1870s.
- Glass
- Nick & Nora
- Ice
- None (served up)
- Dilution
- 28%
- Garnish
- Luxardo-style cherry
Recipe scaler
servings
- Rye whiskey
- Sweet vermouth
- Angostura bitters
Final volume
Strength28.8% ABV
Std. drinks each1.9
All servings
Batching tip: combine the ingredients, add of cold water for dilution, chill, then pour per guest over fresh ice.
METHOD
- 1
Combine the rye, vermouth and bitters in a mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir for 30 seconds.
- 2
Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora. Garnish with a good cherry, not a neon one.
Legend traces the Manhattan to a banquet at the Manhattan Club in New York in the 1870s.
Please enjoy responsibly. One serving contains about 1.9 standard drinks.
