True Manhattan

This Manhattan recipe is the best! This classic cocktail can be served straight up or on the rocks. Most Manhattan drinkers like it stirred, not shaken.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 fluid ounces whiskey
• 1 Maraschino cherry for garnish
• 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
• 1 dash bitters
• 0.5 fluid ounce sweet vermouth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Pour in vermouth, then whiskey.

Step 3

Stir, then strain into a cocktail glass.

Step 4

Add bitters.

Step 5

Garnish with cherry.