The Classic Manhattan
Interestingly, these cocktails always seem to be extravagant and out of reach of the average cocktail maker. But they’re not, and quite tasty too. If the old-fashioned represents austerity, the manhattan is the classic cocktail most aligned with elegance. It is nothing more than whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, stirred over ice with a twist on top—the classic manhattan softens things up with its ratio of lower-proof fortified wine. It is defined by its velvety mouthfeel and lingering essence; it’s a drink that lives on on the palate once you’ve sipped it. And you’d certainly sip this one, preferably under candlelight.
Ingredients
2 fluid ounces rye whiskey
½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1 maraschino cherry
Directions
Combine whiskey, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass. Add ice and stir until chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
