Perfect Classic Manhattan Recipe with Luxardo Cherry
A timeless and smooth classic Manhattan cocktail elevated with a rich, flavorful Luxardo cherry garnish. Quick and easy to make, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Luxardo maraschino cherry for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Chill your rocks glass or coupe in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- Pour 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
- Add plenty of fresh ice cubes to fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the drink.
- Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into it using a Hawthorne strainer.
- Skewer one Luxardo cherry and drop it into the drink. Let it sit for a moment to infuse flavor.
- Enjoy your perfectly balanced Manhattan.
Notes
Use fresh, large ice cubes to avoid quick dilution. Stir gently to prevent bruising the whiskey. Chilling the glass keeps the cocktail crisp longer. Adjust vermouth to taste for sweetness or dryness. Store pre-mixed cocktail in fridge up to 3 days, add fresh ice and garnish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 3
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4
- Carbohydrates: 5
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