Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey e.g. Rittenhouse, Bulleit Rye, Old Overholt
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth e.g. Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Garnish Brandied cherry e.g. Luxardo, Amarena
Preparation
Origin Story
The Manhattan cocktail emerged in the mid-1800s in New York City, with various stories attributing its creation to the Manhattan Club. It quickly became a favorite among the city's elite and remains a staple of classic cocktail culture.
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Seen in
- Some Like It Hot 1959
Manhattans flow freely at the party on the train, made in a hot water bottle.
- Sweet Smell of Success 1957
Burt Lancaster's J.J. Hunsecker drinks Manhattans in the jazz clubs of New York.
- The Apartment 1960
Jack Lemmon's character prepares Manhattans in his borrowed apartment.
- Maid in Manhattan 2002
The cocktail's namesake city provides the backdrop for this romantic comedy.