The Classic Manhattan Recipes

CLASSIC MANHATTAN COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Rub the orange peel around the rim of the cocktail glass. Strain the drink into the glass. Add 1 to 2 Real Maraschino Cherries and enjoy!
• Bring the liqueur to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. Add the cherries, stir, let cool, and then pour into jars. Refrigerate. Cherries will be tasty for months.

THE CLASSIC MANHATTAN

Steps:

• Put the bitters, sweet vermouth, and rye whiskey in a mixing glass. Add ice to just above the level of the liquid. Stir with a cocktail spoon, 20-25 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with Luxardo cherries.

CLASSIC MANHATTAN COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine the whiskey, vermouth, cherry bitters and absinthe in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into a rocks glass. Serve up, and garnish with the cherry and an orange peel. You may flame the oils of the orange peel before placing in the glass if desired, using a lighter.

CLASSIC MANHATTAN

Steps:

• Combine the whiskey, vermouth and bitters in a pint glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir for 12 to 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with the orange slice and the maraschino cherry and serve.

CLASSIC MANHATTAN

Steps:

• Fill a glass with ice. Add the bourbon, vermouth and bitters and stir to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the cherries.

MANHATTAN

Steps:

• Pour all of the ingredients into a mixing glass, add cubed ice and stir.
• When the desired dilution has been achieved, strain into a martini coupe.
• Garnish with orange zest, making sure to release the oils with and around the glass.