A classic cocktail recipe for a Rye Manhattan

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A classic cocktail recipe for a Rye Manhattan
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 14, 2024

This classic Rye Manhattan recipe is the perfect blend of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, garnished with a cherry. It's a sophisticated and elegant cocktail that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

Directions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes
  2. Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters
  3. Stir well until cold
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry

Interesting Facts

  • The Manhattan cocktail is said to have originated in the late 19th century at the Manhattan Club in New York City
  • The choice of rye whiskey gives this cocktail a spicy and robust flavor profile