Perfect Manhattan

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rye whiskey e.g. Rittenhouse, Bulleit Rye, Old Overholt
  • 15 ml Sweet vermouth e.g. Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino
  • 15 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish Cherry

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with cherry.

Origin Story

The Perfect Manhattan, which combines both sweet and dry vermouth, is believed to have gained popularity in the late 19th century in New York City. Its name reflects the balance of flavors, appealing to those who enjoy a more nuanced take on the traditional Manhattan.

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