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This classic Manhattan cocktail is just what you need for a romantic Valentine’s Day! Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in less than 5 minutes.
Why you’ll love this classic cocktail!
If you know me by now, you know I love a good cocktail.
I was strictly a gin girl until my husband started drinking bourbon. At first, I had no interest in his newfound love until I learned to appreciate the wonders of Manhattan. Now I know this drink is made with rye (the classic way) and not bourbon, but it’s close enough, so the story still applies.
I like my Manhattans made with either bourbon or rye, but since I’m trying to keep things vintage around here, we are going classic today.
Plus, I like to think Don Draper would appreciate my knowledge of how to keep things classic and delicious.
Now, it is essential to note that Manhattans is a more potent cocktail. Don’t drink too many, or they will sneak up on you!
Ingredients needed
- Rye
- Sweet vermouth
- Bitters
- Luxardo cherries
How to make a Manhattan cocktail
Do you know what’s so great about a Manhattan that goes beyond it and tastes delicious? How easy it is to make!
- Add ice to a shaker.
- Pour in Rye, vermouth, and bitters.
- Stir until cold.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with cherries.
How easy and delicious does this sound?
My Pro Tips
Recipe Tips
- Rye is the traditional spirit used in Manhattan, but bourbon can be used in its place.
- Use high-quality cherries such as Luxardo or Amarena for garnish.
- Make sure your vermouth is fresh. It is a fortified wine that can lose quality as it sits.
- Swap up the flavors of the bitters by trying orange, chocolate, or cherry.
More cocktail recipes
Classic Manhattan Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2-½ ounces rye
- ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
- 3 drops bitters
- 3 jarred Luxardo cherries
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice and add in rye, sweet vermouth and bitters.
- Top the shaker and gently shake.
- Pour into cocktail glass and serve with cherries.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So beautiful!!! Can you pass one my way?? Cheers 🙂
Manhattans are definitely one of my favorite cocktails. LOVE this!
I have never had one of these. So fun because they are such a classic.
Never had a Manhattan….they look beautiful.
OMG! Kick Sass Kitchen!! I LOVE IT! LOL! It’s the best blog name ever! And this is hilarious! AND I wanna party with you guys! haha
Love the video! So well done! And that Manhattan….I’ll take three please. 🙂
Keep up on these Kick Sass Videos!! OMG I’m dying laughing!! And hand me one of these cock-tails, STAT. Don Draper included 😉
You nailed it!