#8 · classic
Manhattan
Manhattan ranks #8 among the 50 classics on this map — a whiskey drink that reads balanced between sweet and bitter / dry and spirit-forward. Rye and sweet vermouth — rich, round and deeply aromatic.
- Whiskey
- Stirred
- Coupe
- Strong · ~28% abv
Flavor position
On the flavor map, Manhattan sits in the sweet & boozy corner (sweet–bitter score 44, refreshing–boozy score 88).
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Ingredients
- 50 ml rye whiskey
- 20 ml sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Cherry
Method
- Add 50 ml rye whiskey, 20 ml sweet vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, Cherry to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with cherry.