The Manhattan is was introduced at New York’s Manhattan Club in the late 1800s. The standard Manhattan is the whiskey Manhattan, preferably bourbon. Variations include Southern Comfort and brandy. There are also “dry” and “perfect” variations which will be explained.
Manhattan:
2 1/2 oz. Whiskey, preferably Bourbon. Brandy and Southern Comfort are options.
3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
A couple dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish with a marachino cherry
Dry variation:
Substitute dry for sweet Vermouth and lemon twist for cherry
Perfect variation:
Split the dry vermouth to 3/4 oz each sweet and dry. Use both lemon twist and cherry.
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