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Stirred · 1 serving

Manhattan (Dry)

A dry split-whiskey Manhattan combining high-proof rye, bourbon, and dry vermouth.

Short answer

Manhattan (Dry) is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, bourbon, and dry vermouth. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialAdded to catalog Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Manhattan (Dry) ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Manhattan (Dry) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Bourbon30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Dry VermouthSource suggests this bottle (not required): Strucchi Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part

Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon twist

Method

How to make Manhattan (Dry)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one coupe and cut exactly one narrow lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure rye whiskey, bourbon, and dry vermouth into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with hard ice and stir until very cold and properly diluted.

  4. 04

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe.

  5. 05

    Express the lemon oils over the surface without adding juice.

  6. 06

    Place the single lemon twist and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Manhattan (Dry) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Manhattan (Dry) questions

What is in a Manhattan (Dry)?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, bourbon, and dry vermouth.

How long does a Manhattan (Dry) take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Manhattan (Dry) prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Manhattan (Dry) alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B222https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1245/manhattan-dry · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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