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Classic Manhattan
An elegant cocktail showcasing rye whiskey and sweet vermouth. Sophisticated, smooth, and complex.
Prep Time
3 min
Glass
Coupe
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
Rye Whiskey2 oz
Sweet Vermouth1 oz
Angostura Bitters2 dashes
Luxardo Cherry1 piece
Instructions
1
Add rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
Build
2
Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
Stir⏱ 30s
3
Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Strain
4
Garnish with a Luxardo cherry on a cocktail pick.
Garnish
Pro Tips
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Use Carpano Antica sweet vermouth for a richer profile.
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Stir, never shake — keeps the cocktail silky and clear.
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Add a dash of orange bitters for extra depth.
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