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True Manhattan

SUBMITTED BY: JIBERN 

"A classic drink. Stir, most Manhattan drinkers like it that way. Shake it only when asked to do so. May be served up or on the rocks."
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This recipe has been rated 6 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  1 Minute
READY IN  1 Minute

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 fluid ounces whiskey
  • 1/2 fluid ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1 dash bitters (optional)
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place ice in a mixing glass. Pour in vermouth, then whiskey, and stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add a dash of bitters if desired, and garnish with a cherry.

FOOTNOTES

  • To make a Dry Manhattan
  • Use the same recipe, but substitute dry vermouth for the sweet, and garnish with a twist of lemon peel instead of a cherry.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2008 by JanetatHome 
This may be the "True Manhattan" recipe, but I have been making Manhattan's for years now and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2008 by Patsie 
This is an excellent cocktail but made with Southern Comfort it is even much more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on may 1, 2008 by cnv5801 
This is fantastic! For superior taste, and an even truer Manhattan, we always use Canadian rye... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 23, 2007 by Joanne 
"DELISH"! What more can I say? MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2006 by Beckerkorn 
I am an enthusiastic Manhattan drinker ("on the rocks with bourbon, no bitters, please!"), and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2007 by BillyRoy 
GOOD MANHATTAN RECIPE. L LOVE THEM AND THIS ONE IS PERFECT. I WOULD RECOMMEND USING GOOD BOOZE MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
True Manhattan

Servings Per Recipe: 1

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 173

  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 9mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 0g

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