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Stirred · Classic

Manhattan

Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters — stirred.

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FINAL ABV
26.4%
DILUTION
20%
TOTAL VOL.
89.6 mL
SERVED
×1

Ingredients

×1 serving
Rye whiskey
spirit
59.1 mL
Sweet vermouth
modifier
29.6 mL
Angostura bitters
other
0.9 mL
TOTAL89.6 mL
SERVED (post-dilution)107.5 mL
RATIO BY ROLE
spirit66%
modifier33%
other1%

How to make it

5 STEPS · ~5 MIN
  1. 01
    Chill the glass
    Set a coupe in the freezer or fill with cracked ice while you build.
  2. 02
    Build in the mixing glass
    Add 2 oz rye, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura. Fill with cracked ice.
  3. 03
    Stir to dilute
    Stir 30–40 rotations until very cold and well diluted. Aim for ~20% dilution.
  4. 04
    Strain
    Strain into the chilled coupe.
  5. 05
    Garnish
    Drop a single brandied cherry into the glass — let it sink, no pick.
GLASS
Coupe
GARNISH
Brandied cherry
PREP
Mixing glass · Bar spoon · Julep strainer