The classiest of drinks, nothing is prettier or
tastier than a classic Manhattan straight up.
This article provides you with two recipes
because it can be made with bourbon whiskey or
rye whiskey, depending in what you have
available, what you prefer, or perhaps you'd like
to try both!
!! Ingredients !!
Rye whiskey version: This recipe serves one – double it to include
your friend!
* 50ml / 1 2⁄3 fl oz rye whiskey
* 25ml 7⁄8 fl oz sweet vermouth
* 1 to 2 drops of Angostura bitters
* 1 lemon
* Some maraschino cherries
* Some ice
Bourbon whiskey version: This recipe is for two, since no one should
drink alone!
* Bourbon - Maker's Mark is good, or you can use Jack Daniels or Jim
Beam; alternatively, you can use Canadian whisky such as Wisers,
Crown Royal or Canadian Club
* Sweet dark vermouth
* Grenadine or maraschino cherry juice
* Maraschino cherries
* Angostura bitters
* Some ice
!! Steps !!
!! Rye Whiskey Version !!
* Chill the glass. The cocktail [1] should be
cold but not on ice. Put some ice in the cocktail glass to cool
it.
* Pour the rye whiskey in to the mixing glass.
Add the sweet vermouth.
Add 1 or 2 drops of bitters to the mixing
glass.
* You can also add some orange peel [2] in to
the mix for a little extra zest.
* Fill the mixing glass with ice.
* Stir the contents thoroughly, until frost
appears on the side of the mixing glass.
* Pour. Dump the ice out of the martini [3]
glass, put a cocktail strainer over the mixing glass, and pour.
* Garnish. To garnish, run a lemon twist around
the lip of the glass and drop it in, then add a couple of
maraschino cherries [4] on a cocktail stick.
* Serve. The Manhattan is now ready to serve.
!! Bourbon Whiskey Version !!
* Chill the glasses by placing them in the
freezer or by filling them with ice.
* Fill the shaker with ice.
* Add three shots of bourbon [5].
* Add 1-1.5 shots of sweet vermouth.
* Add a splash of grenadine or maraschino cherry juice [6].
* Shake well.
* Prepare the glasses. Place one or two maraschino cherries in each
glass, then add a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
* Pour the drinks into the glasses. Enjoy!
!! Video !!
!! Tips !!
* If you don't feel like a straight up drink, you can make an "on
the rocks" Manhattan in the same way. Instead, skip the shaking
and add ice to a double old-fashion glass. Stir before drinking.
* Go to a quality liquor store to see what they recommend for
bourbon. There are bourbon connoisseurs virtually everywhere.
!! Warnings !!
* Don't use the light vermouth that is used in martinis. If you
don't have vermouth, then drink your bourbon on the rocks instead.
!! Things You\'ll Need !!
* Martini shaker or mixer glass
* Glasses (martini or double old fashioned)
* Standard shot glass for measuring
* Chopping board and knife
* Cocktail swivel stick
* Horseshoe/cocktail strainer
* Barspoon or long spoon
* Angostura bitters
!! Related WikiHows !!
* How to Make Martinis [7]
* How to Infuse Vodka With Flavor [8]
* How to Drink Responsibly [9]
* How to Become a Wine Connoisseur [10]
!! Sources And Citations !!
* Rye whiskey version from Videojug,
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-manhattan [11]. Shared
with permission.
!! Article Tools !!
* Read on wikiHow
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Links:
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[1] http://www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-Cocktail-Party
[2] http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-Fresh-Citrus-Fruit-Peel
[3] http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Martinis
[4] http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Maraschino-Cherry-Chocolate-Creams
[5] http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Perfect-Bourbon-and-Coke
[6] http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Cherry-Lemonade-Punch
[7] http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Martinis
[8] http://www.wikihow.com/Infuse-Vodka-With-Flavor
[9] http://www.wikihow.com/Drink-Responsibly
[10] http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Wine-Connoisseur
[11] http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-a-manhattan
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