The Golden Age
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters. Stirred, strained, served up with a cherry. The drink that proved cocktails could be sophisticated rather than rough.
Ingredients
- Rye Whiskey2 ounces
- Sweet Vermouth1 ounce
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Brandied Cherry1 each
Directions
Combine whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir 25-30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Variant
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodStirred
Notes
Use a quality sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino). Ratio is the personality knob: classic 2:1, drier 3:1, wet 1:1.