The Manhattan, Done Right

Spirit-forward and elegant, the Manhattan is what you make when you want to feel like a grown-up. Rye gives it backbone; vermouth gives it depth.

Ingredients

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Brandied cherry, to garnish

Method

Add the rye, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir — don't shake — for about 30 seconds until well chilled and silky. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

Tips

Keep your vermouth in the fridge after opening; it's a wine and will fade if left out. Try a 2:1 ratio for a drier, bolder drink.