While there are lots of opinions on what makes the perfect Manhattan cocktail—rye versus bourbon whiskey, the distinct brand of bitters, the balance of sweetness in a given vermouth—the end result is your Manhattan, perfectly calibrated to your palate.  


The Classic Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

The Manhattan, named for the New York City borough of its birth, is a cocktail made of two parts whiskey, one part sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. The Manhattan is stirred, not shaken, and garnished with a brandied cherry or two. There are many variations on the Manhattan cocktail, like swapping rum for whiskey, or Averna amaro for vermouth.


While there are lots of opinions on what makes the perfect Manhattan cocktail—rye versus bourbon whiskey, the distinct brand of bitters, the balance of sweetness in a given vermouth—the end result is your Manhattan, perfectly calibrated to your palate.  


<p class="mc-mb-6">The Manhattan, named for the New York City borough of its birth, is a cocktail made of two parts whiskey, one part sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. The Manhattan is stirred, not shaken, and garnished with a brandied cherry or two. There are many variations on the Manhattan cocktail, like swapping rum for whiskey, or Averna amaro for vermouth.</p>

What Is a Manhattan?

Classic Manhattan Recipe

<p class="mc-mb-6">While there are lots of opinions on what makes the perfect Manhattan cocktail—rye versus bourbon whiskey, the distinct brand of bitters, the balance of sweetness in a given vermouth—the end result is your Manhattan, perfectly calibrated to your palate. </p>