• Rye whiskey or bourbon
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose rye for a spicier profile, bourbon for a sweeter touch.
• Sweet vermouth
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Use a good-quality, fresh vermouth.
• Angostura bitters
  2 dashes

  Essential for the classic aromatic touch.
• Maraschino cherry
  1 piece

  For garnish; use a high-quality cherry if possible.
• Ice
  1 cup

  For mixing and chilling.

• Mixing glass
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Strainer (Hawthorne or julep)
• Cocktail glass (chilled)

1. 1

   Chill your cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

2. 2

   In a mixing glass, add the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.

3. 3

   Fill the mixing glass with ice, about two-thirds full.

4. 4

   Stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

5. 5

   Empty the ice water from your cocktail glass.

6. 6

   Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using a strainer.

7. 7

   Garnish with a maraschino cherry, dropping it into the glass or skewering it on a pick.

• Perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and rich whiskey flavors.
• Versatile—can be made with rye or bourbon to suit your taste.
• Timeless and elegant, making any occasion feel special.
• Simple ingredients, but complex flavor profile.
• A true bartender’s classic—never goes out of style.

The Manhattan has been a staple of the cocktail world since the late 1800s, with its roots tracing back to New York City. Legend has it that this cocktail was first stirred up at the Manhattan Club in the early 1870s for a banquet hosted by Lady Randolph Churchill (Winston Churchill’s mother). Whether the story is true or not, it quickly became a favorite among New Yorkers and has since earned its place as one of the most iconic cocktails ever created.