Manhattan Cocktail

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An easy recipe for a Manhattan — a classic cocktail that is believed to date back to the late 1800s. It's made with a bracing mixture of bourbon or rye whiskey mixed with sweet vermouth and a dash of aromatic bitters.

Submitted by Allrecipes
Updated on November 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
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Ingredients

  • 2 fluid ounces rye whiskey

  • ½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

  • 1 cup ice cubes

  • 1 maraschino cherry

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make a Manhattan cocktail.

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  2. Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled.

    All ingredients added to shaker with ice.

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  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

    Cocktail strained into glass and garnished with two maraschino cherries.

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  4. Enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

You can substitute bourbon whiskey for rye whiskey in your Manhattan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
4g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 23mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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