Reviewed: May 22, 2010

Oh my, this is my Dad's all time favorite drink and I'll never forget the first time he made me one. It was a bonding experience for us both. I agree with others that the Whiskey/Vermmouth ratio is definitely 2:1. I use Maker's Mark Whiskey and like my Dad taught me - spill some cherry juice in and garnish with a maraschino cherry. Enjoy!

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Jillian

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2010

I only rated it 4 stars because a 'perfect' manhatten calls for a 'dash' of dry vermouth along with the other ingredients. Bitters optional.

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D'nini

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2009

Almost perfect. But I'm from Wisconsin and here it is Brandy.

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Brew Crew

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Omro, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Stoughton, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2009

I admit the ratio is the same but I have been making Manhattans with a jigger (1 1/2 oz) of whiskey, 3/4 oz. of sweet vermouth and a glass filled with ice. Naturally, cherries!! LOVE this drink -- it's my signature!

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Leslie928

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Woodbridge, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2009

My grandma had one of these every night for years and years and she lived to be 93! I agree that the correct recipe should be 2 parts whiskey to 1 part vermouth. Add a little cherry juice, serve on the rocks, and you've got a classic cocktail! Wild Turkey Whiskey is awesome in this drink. Best served with cheese and crackers during happy hour! :)

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Dianne

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Iowa City, Iowa, USA

Living In: St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: May 1, 2008

This may be the "True Manhattan" recipe, but I have been making Manhattan's for years now and what I've found makes them great is make the Whiskey/Vermouth 2-1 ratio then add grenadine or Cherry juice out of a jar of cherries till the color turns red. A few more calories but are they good.

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JanetatHome

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: May 1, 2008

This is an excellent cocktail but made with Southern Comfort it is even much more delicious...try it you'll like it!

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Patsie

Reviewed: May 1, 2008

This is fantastic! For superior taste, and an even truer Manhattan, we always use Canadian rye whisky, not American bourbon. This is our favorite cold weather cocktail.

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