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DrinksJames’s home kitchenNovember 26, 2012

I'll Take A Manhattan - My Favorite Cocktail

If you’ve never had a Manhattan, you may be missing out on one of the great cocktails, a truly sophisticated drink that lives up to its name. I suppose the Martini is the most popular and famous of the two, but I prefer the warm, smooth, interesting flavors…

Manhattan 2a

What you'll need

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces Rye Whiskey
  • 1 ounce Vya (or Carpano Antica) sweet vermouth
  • 2-3 dashes Peychaud's (or Angostura) Bitters
  • 1 Luxardo Marasca Cherry
  • 1 twist orange peel

The method

Directions

  1. 01

    Combine whiskey, the sweet vermouth, and bitters with 3-4 ice cubes in a mixing glass.

  2. 02

    Stir gently, don't bruise the spirits and cloud the drink, for about 90 seconds.

  3. 03

    Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass. Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the rim of the glass. Strain the whiskey mixture over the cherry.

  4. 04

    Sip slowly and enjoy!

    Whiskeys1
    Vya Sweet Vermouth 1
    Peychauds_bitters_lg1
    Luxardo cherries2

From James's kitchen to yours.