Manhattan
Makes: 1
Prep time: 5 minsTotal time: 
Recipe photograph by Toby Scott
Manhattan
Its origins may be a mystery, but the Manhattan is an undisputed classic. Named after the iconic New York borough, it’s a punchy cocktail that’s ideal for whisky lovers
Makes: 1
Prep time: 5 minsTotal time: 
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Nutritional information (per serving)
Calories
0Kcal
Abigail Spooner
Abi is our Head of Food. She loves the precision and creativity of baking, turning fridge odds-and-ends into a weeknight pasta, and is always bookmarking new restaurants to try. She's happiest hosting friends around a table overflowing with food (and insisting everyone has seconds) or planning holidays around what to eat.
Abigail Spooner
Abi is our Head of Food. She loves the precision and creativity of baking, turning fridge odds-and-ends into a weeknight pasta, and is always bookmarking new restaurants to try. She's happiest hosting friends around a table overflowing with food (and insisting everyone has seconds) or planning holidays around what to eat.
Ingredients
- 75ml whisky (something unpeaty like bourbon is best)
- 30ml sweet vermouth
- 5ml Maraschino cherry syrup from the jar
- 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry and/or a twist of pared lemon zest, to garnish
Step by step
- Stir together the whisky, sweet vermouth, cherry syrup from the jar, 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and a handful of ice for about 30 seconds. Strain into a Martini glass, then garnish with a Maraschino cherry and/or a twist of pared lemon zest.
