Manhattan

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Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts

Ingredient	Amount	cl	oz	parts
Rye WhiskeyRye whiskey.	50 ml	5 cl	1.7 oz	2.5 parts
Sweet VermouthSweet red vermouth, kept refrigerated after opening.	20 ml	2 cl	0.7 oz	1 part
Aromatic bittersOne measured dash.	1 dash	—	—	—
Cocktail Cherry (optional)For the final garnish.	1 piece	—	—	Optional

Garnish: Cocktail cherry

1. 01

   Chill a Nick & Nora or small cocktail glass in the freezer, or fill it with ice and water while you mix the drink.

2. 02

   Measure 50 ml rye whiskey, 20 ml sweet red vermouth, and 1 dash Angostura bitters into an empty mixing glass.

3. 03

   Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters with medium or large ice cubes.

4. 04

   Stir smoothly for 20–30 seconds, keeping the spoon against the glass, until the drink is very cold and lightly diluted.

5. 05

   Empty any chilling ice and water from the serving glass, then strain the cocktail into it without serving ice.

6. 06

   Add one cocktail cherry and serve immediately while the Manhattan is cold, clear, and silky.

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