Classic Manhattan Recipe

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The best Manhattan recipe is one that sticks as close the original as possible. it's beautiful in it's simplicity. Three ingredients, a garnish, and you've got a complex, balanced cocktail.

A Manhattan is a classic cocktail that uses sweet vermouth, rye whiskey, and angostura bitters as it's main ingredients. The bulk of the flavoring comes from the rye, so pick a good one!

Ingredients

This ingredient list is short and sweet!

Let's Make it!

Add your ice to a cocktail mixer, and then get the rye in there. 

Add

Your vermouth and stir for about 30 seconds. 

Pour

Strain and pour into a coupe or Nick and Nora glass (or whatever you have on hand). 

Bitters & Serve

Add the bitters, garnish with a cocktail cherry and enjoy! 

Enjoy!

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