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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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Abigail Spooner
Abi is our former Junior Food Editor. An obsessive foodie with a sweet tooth, she is happiest when baking and is a firm believer that there is always room for dessert (preferably following a big bowl of pasta)
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Abigail Spooner
Abi is our former Junior Food Editor. An obsessive foodie with a sweet tooth, she is happiest when baking and is a firm believer that there is always room for dessert (preferably following a big bowl of pasta)
See more of Abigail Spooner’s recipes
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.