And if you like rye drinks, you should also try a Brooklyn. Something around proof is generally considered ideal. And my go-to rye for a Manhattan, like so many other cocktail enthusiasts and bartenders, is Rittenhouse. The high proof helps the whiskey stand up to the sweet vermouth, which can overwhelm a less potent whiskey. The next is to stir the drink rather than shaking it.
Stirring a drink with ice helps to chill it down without introducing lots of air bubbles and ice chips into the drink. And know that the vermouth you choose and how you store it matters. My personal favorite in a Manhattan is Cocchi Vermouth di Torino. But Dolin and Vya sweet vermouths are also good options. And Carpano Antica is big and full-flavored with lots of vanilla notes.
You can make your own cocktail cherries like my foolproof recipe for brandied cherries , or you can spring for Luxardo cherries. The Manhattan is traditionally served up with no ice, sometimes in a coupe, but my preference is to drink it in a rocks glass with a big ice cube. I like to be heavy handed with the bitters and rye because the vermouth is very rich and the whiskey is only 90 proof—also: booze. While the drink will be cold after seconds of stirring, a few seconds longer will add a little more dilution, and dial the balance in just right.
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir for 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express an orange peel from 3 inches away, wipe the rim and stem of the glass with the expressed side of the peel and discard. For me, I want a big, punchy rye and a vermouth that can assist it. Always a good few dashes of bitters too! Whilst I feel that the cherry notes only add to the drink, the syrup would be far too sweet.
I substituted Luxardo Maraschino as a result. Certainly the classicist in me screams rye all day, but I actually prefer a high-rye mash billed bourbon, like Four Roses Small Batch. It still has the spiciness and backbone of a rye, while bringing a bit more texture and sweetness from the corn in the bourbon. There is plenty of alcohol in the 50 percent ABV Four Roses Small Batch to give the drink heft and a higher proportion of vermouth compared to or brings a more complex set of flavors to the drink.
Four Roses Small Batch 1 oz. Dolin Rouge 2 heavy dashes Angostura bitters. Stir with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish by expressing the oil from an orange peel over the glass. Discard the peel. Angostura makes a great Manhattan. Vermouth oxidizes quickly, and every time an oxidized vermouth is used in an otherwise perfectly-crafted Manhattan, an angel clips its wings. Most importantly, you need a high-proof American whiskey to stand up to, and shine through, the two other bold ingredients in the drink.
Luxardo Maraschino Cherries are the way to go. Also, I give a couple extra shakes of the bitters. Nothing better in a Manhattan or a Rob Roy! Cheers Joe! Reply Camille January 11, , pm Great recipe. Got hooked last year in Manhattan. Also had a Gotham there. Super yum. Reply www. God Bless you man. Have a nice day. I bought the lemon flavor. But I went with lemon.
No regrets. I love my Manhattan but find it more satisfying without adding bitters. I use Wild Turkey , sweet vermouth and mariachio cherry and a drop of cherry juice. Love this recipe. I hate sugary cocktails, so anything with bitters is a must-try for me.
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