This classic Manhattan cocktail recipe is easy to make with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.Don't skip the cocktail cherry for garnish! Jump to recipe A Manhattan cocktail is one of Jack’s favorite drinks. Bold and sophisticated, this classic cocktail is a simple combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.According to Jack, it’s not complete without a cocktail cherry for garnish—brandied or maraschino, take your pick.When I think of a Manhattan, I immediately picture a dark, wood-paneled cocktail bar.

But lately, we’ve actually been making this classic drink at home.Easy but elevated, it’s perfect for a low key date night in.I’m sharing our go-to Manhattan recipe below.I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! What’s in a Manhattan?The history of the Manhattan isn’t entirely clear, but it was likely created in the late 1800s at the Manhattan Club in New York City.

It’s like a cousin of another of Jack’s favorite whiskey drinks, the old fashioned.Both are made with whiskey and aromatic bitters.But while an old fashioned is sweetened with simple syrup or sugar, a Manhattan contains sweet vermouth, a fortified wine that’s infused with aromatics like herbs and spices.

As a result, this cocktail has a darker, more complex flavor.Here’s what you’ll need to make this Manhattan recipe:Whiskey – Rye whiskey is traditional, and Jack likes its dry, spicy flavor here.His favorite brands are Bulleit and Koval.If you like, you can u

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