Manhattan Cocktail
The Manhattan cocktail stands as a cornerstone of classic drinks - celebrated for its rich, spirit-forward character and timeless elegance. This legendary drink is methodically mixed with ice until chilled desirably before being strained ‘up’ or occasionally served over a huge ice cube.
Ingredients
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- 20mL Signature whisky (or any other whisky of choice)
- 10mL sweet vermouth
- 2mL aromatic bitters
- 1for stirring ice cubes
Method
- Step 1
Chill a coupe or rocks glass thoroughly by freezing it.
- Step 2
In a mixing glass, combine the rye whisky, sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters.
- Step 3
Pour ice cubes into the mixing glass, stir gently but constantly for 20-30 seconds, until well cooled and diluted.
- Step 4
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass, garnish with a maraschino cherry or lemon peel twist and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
When picking a whisky, examine the char level of the barrel - a higher char (level 4) whisky can produce toasted, caramelised notes that pair well with complex sweet vermouths.
Preparation Tip 2
Instead of relying exclusively on the sweetness of vermouth, add a single, exact drop of high-quality, dark maple syrup for subtle sweetness since it provides depth that complements both whisky and vermouth.
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