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
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes
- Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters
- Stir well until cold
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- 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