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Manhattan

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"This drink is made with bourbon and vermouth, but it's not a Manhattan without the cherry." — Brad

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Manhattan Cocktail

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2 fluid ounces bourbon
1/2 fluid ounce sweet vermouth

1 maraschino cherry (optional)
1/2 cup ice

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Directions

Place ice into a shaker, and pour the vermouth and bourbon over the ice. Mix well. Pour drink into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a cherry.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 03, 2004

Actually I like the fact that this is a bit different. You can go anywhere and get the usual Manhatten, but this "shakes it up a bit."

—DARIANA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 01, 2003

The only problems that I have with this recipe is that traditionally Manhattans are made with whiskey not bourbon, shaking versus stirring is really a personal preference for the drinker, and for a true authentic Manhattan kick a good splash of bitters really sets it off.

—EMMADILEMMA

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8 Ratings

Sep 11, 2003

not very authentic as far as Manhattans go, but I'm biased because I live there.

—ALETA14

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Jan 13, 2010

Manhattans are great, however, I would recommend 3/4 of an ounce of sweet vermouth, and a dash of angostura bitters. Because all the ingredients in a manhattan are clear you should stir rather than shake this cocktail. Use a mixing glass, add the ingredients (except the cherry), fill glass with ice, stir for about 15 seconds, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass, add the cherry. Enjoy.

—Atticus

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Dec 09, 2008

I may be a Minnesota girl, but I love a good Manhattan ~ I actually had my first one in Seatle, WA. This is an excellent recipe - burbon whisky is the way to go. Oh - and add a little splash of cherry juice!

—klevena

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Aug 19, 2011

A good Manhattan is one of my two favorite drinks. (The other is a dry Martini. ) I prefer a sour mash whiskey and mixed 2 to 1. But any favorite whiskey or bourbon will be just fine. But the most important step that no one has mentioned, is to chill the glasses in the freezer.

—M. A.

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Aug 16, 2011

How can you not like a Manhattan any way it comes? At least if you use a good sweet vermouth and Jack Daniel's. We usually reserve this drink for winter (don't really know why---just a preference), but when I saw that it needed a photo, I pulled out the ingredients (they keep forever). I know the purists are naysayers for this formula as stated, but, hey, it's all good! I must admit I wasn't sure whether the ice was supposed to stay in the drink or not. AND the marschino cherry is NOT optional!

—Marianne

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Aug 20, 2011

Our family always uses Seagrams VO - called a "VO Manhattan"...much tastier. My grandfather always added a dash of bitters and an orange slice (of course cherry is a must). The orange slice adds a nice surprise. We were all from Manhattan:)

—Marianne

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