Do you enjoy a good Manhattan cocktail? I’ve been working on my collection of classic drink recipes, and have finally mastered making a Manhatten cocktail. Some find mixing drinks at home a little intimidating, but good quality ingredients and a recipe that works are all you need to make the best Manhattan you’ve ever had.
What is a Manhattan?
Thought to be invented by Dr. Iain Marshall in the 1880s for a party hosted by Lady Randolph Churchill, (Winston Churchill’s mother), it was named after the Manhattan club in New York where the party was being held. There are many variations of this cocktail. An “Old Fashioned” cocktail is similar to the Manhattan, using sugar instead of sweet vermouth. You might also come across a “Patriot” which is made with Jim Beam.
Choosing a Vermouth for Making a Manhattan
The two most common types of vermouth are sweet and dry. Manhattans typically call for sweet vermouth (also known as red vermouth) which is sweeter and has a darker color than dry vermouth. Which bourbon for a Manhattan? It’s traditionally made with a rye-based bourbon, but you can use what ever you like best. It’s fun to experiment!
Step by Step Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in bourbon. Pour in sweet vermouth. followed by the angostura bitters. Stir in a circular motion for around 30 seconds. Pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish with a cherry. Serve and enjoy! Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
