Cocktail Recipes

Perfect Manhattan

Classic | Cocktail | from Anders Erickson

The Manhattan, a classic cocktail, believed to have started around the 1860s or 1870s, with a rich history, is a sophisticated and timeless drink that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts for generations. The Perfect Manhattan uses equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth.

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml 4 oz / 100 ml 6 oz / 150 ml	Rye	Rittenhouse 100 Proof
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Sweet Vermouth	Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml 1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml	Dry Vermouth	Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry
2 dashes 3 dashes 4 dashes 6 dashes	Bitters	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

Notes

• Method: Stirred
• Pour: Julep Strain
• Glassware: Martini
• Garnish: Cocktail Cherry
• Special Prep: Sugared Rim