How To Make A Manhattan

Legend has it that the Manhattan originated in New York City, sometime in the 1870s, mixed together in honor of hometown presidential candidate Samuel J. Tilden.

Manhattan Ingredients

  • 2 ½ oz Rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura

Manhattan Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir.
  3. Strain into chilled cocktail glass
  4. Garnish with a cherry and enjoy.

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Yield: 1 Cocktail
Updated: 2018-05-29

Manhattan

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