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How to make a classic manhattan cocktail and a "perfect" manhattan. The "perfect" style will blend in sweet and dry vermouth and the classic only uses sweet vermouth. Take your choice of a favorite whiskey: bourbon, rye, Canadian or Irish. Stir, strain and serve up or on the rocks. | ethnicspoon.com | ethnicspoon.com

Traditional Manhattan

Analida Braeger
The traditional Manhattan uses whiskey and  sweet vermouth.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz rye whiskey or Bourbon
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 Maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a shaker.
  • Stir and strain into a cocktail glass.
  • Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword bourbon cocktail, shaken not stirred, whiskey cocktail
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