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No. 018 Cocktails · Whisky & whiskey
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and a dash of Angostura stirred and served up with a cherry.
Makes 1 drink · about 3 min to make
Ounces are US fluid ounces (29.57 ml), rounded.
Printable recipe card Quantities as given in the IBA's official specification.
Rich, spicy and gently sweet, the Manhattan pairs rye whiskey with sweet red vermouth and a dash of aromatic bitters. Stirring keeps it clear and silky.
Rye is traditional, but bourbon and other whiskies are commonly used too.
Rye is the traditional whiskey of choice, though Canadian whisky, bourbon, blended and Tennessee whiskeys are also commonly used.
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Photo: Cocktailmarler, CC BY-SA 4.0
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