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But we propose you is the original one, made with rye whiskey, although the most popular version was based only on Canadian whiskey for many years. Manhattan’s recipe is simple: it’s made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a few drops of Angostura. If you want to relax after a tough day, this is the recipe you’ll learn to love. Serving something up means serving it without ice in a glass with a stem (like a Manhattan or martini) and on the rocks means with ice, which is how an old fashioned is usually served.The Manhattan is one of the most famous cocktails globally, an iconic drink, excellent as an aperitif or after-dinner companion. Don’t forget the cherry! How is the Manhattan classically served?Ī manhattan is usually served up in a martini glass or couple glass. Then, place the strainer over the pitcher and pour into a glass. You want to add ice to the pitcher and swirl it around quickly with the long spoon until everything is chilled and mixed well. It comes with a cocktail mixer and spoon. We like to use this crystal cocktail mixing set. You want to stir or shake strong drinks before serving them with ice to cool down the liquor so it’s more pleasing texturally and the water from the ice cuts it just a bit. You’ve probably heard the saying shaken or stirred when it comes to cocktails. Rich, sweet and syrupy – J always adds two and saves one for me to sample 🙂

Luxardo (or real deal maraschino) Cherries – you can’t skimp on the cherries! Luxardo makes the original maraschino cherry, and they’re delicious.

You can get creative with bitters – we’ve had a wonderful variety with walnut bitters before!

Aromatic Bitters – this adds additional flavor to the drink.

You’ll also see it in martinis, it gives the drink great flavor, interest and balance.

Sweet Vermouth – this is actually a fortified wine that’s flavored with different aromatics.

Quality is best here – we usually use Blanton’s, Whistle Pig, Bullit, or Angel’s Envy

Bourbon or rye whiskey – J usually opts for straight bourbon whiskey or rye whiskey.

What’s in a Manhattan?Ī good manhattan always has the following ingredients in some quantity:

I had him write down what he usually does when he put on his fancy pants (aka his fave Nike sweats) on a Friday and makes these while we hang out at home (on the rare chance that we actually ARE home, lol).Īll in all, this is a stout, well-balanced drink designed with serious bourbon lovers in mind.

The Old Fashioned used to be the drink of choice, but now it’s more…forget the ice, and serve it up with plenty of vermouth.Īpparently, it puts hair on their chest? Honestly, who knows what goes through their brains on a daily basis, but I do know one thing… my hubby can make a great cocktail. There are few things the men in my life (read: J, my dad & my brother) love more than a classic Manhattan drink or cocktail. It has bourbon or rye whiskey, vermouth, bitters, and a cherry. This recipe for a Manhattan drink gives you the most well-balanced cocktail.