How to Make a Manhattan

A Manhattan is a cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth and bitters. A staple in every bartender's recipe book, this cocktail has several different variations. Follow these simple steps to learn how to make a traditional Manhattan drink.

Step 1: What You Need

Ingredients Needed

• Bourbon (For this recipe Four Roses is used)
• Sweet Vermouth
• Cocktail bitters (For this recipe Angostura bitters)
• Cherries
• Ice

Tools Needed

• Cocktail shaker
• Drink strainer
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Bourbon Glass

Step 2: Add Vermouth

Use jigger to measure out 3/4 oz. of sweet vermouth. Pour sweet vermouth into cocktail shaker.

Step 3: Add Bourbon

Use jigger to measure out 2 oz. of bourbon. Pour bourbon into cocktail shaker.

Step 4: Add Cocktail Bitters

Pour three dashes of cocktail bitters directly into cocktail shaker.

Step 5: Add Ice

Drop 3-4 cubes of ice into cocktail shaker.

Step 6: Stir Ingredients

Still all ingredients in cocktail shaker together with bar spoon. Do not shake!

Step 7: Strain Mixture

Use drink strainer to strain all ingredients in cocktail shaker into a bourbon glass.

Step 8: Add Cherry

Add cherry to finished drink.

Step 9: Enjoy!

You have now successfully made a Manhattan cocktail. Enjoy responsibly!

Comments

[stargirlthepixie]

So if you're using angostura bitters, then why are peychauds bitters in the picture?

[dufus2506]

Try Luxardo cherries in your Manhattan. Much nicer than ice cream cherries.

[brosati]

very unrelated drink. if you order it at a bar make sure you ask for a bucket if not, it'll be served in a martini glass. some bartenders use orange instead of cherries and will even burn the rein a bit and toss it in.

[brosati]

rind*

[michael.rausch.5836]

if you are scared of glowing cherries like I am I would suggest taking real cherries and soaking them in booze for a few days. there are also many simple recipes around for making your own maraschino cherries which are a bit more complex than a soak but work well.
cheers!!

[apalmer19]

ha ha cat tax.

[dvrnhll]

Very nicely done instructable for my adult beverage of choice, although personally I prefer a perfect manhattan, dirty rocks on the side. A little less sweet. Cheers!

[wold630]

I think this drink is in my near future!