Perfect Manhattan Drink Recipe
A Manhattan Drink Is for Mature Drinkers
In my opinion, a Manhattan drink isn't for beginners. I would compare a Manhattan cocktail to someone that goes from drinking Boone's Farm wines and graduates to a Cabernet Sauvignon.
Not that I'm knocking Boone's Farm. In fact, I still like Boone's Farm wine. But Boone's Farm has a sweet taste, and the alcohol is barely detectable. The more expensive, 'sophisticated' wines definitely have a detectable alcoholic taste. And I've yet to find an expensive wine that doesn't make me grimace.
The same goes for a Manhattan drink. A Manhattan cocktail is almost pure whiskey. There are very few liquors that I enjoy drinking straight. And I like my mixed drink to taste like candy, thank you, with little hint of alcohol. However, my husband loves these and so I figured other people would enjoy Manhattan cocktail drinks, too.
Enjoy this Perfect Manhattan drink recipe. But remember, Manhattan cocktail drinks are stout. Drink Manhattans while entertaining at home or have a designated driver or cab waiting. (I hope I don't sound preachy.)
How to Make a Perfect Manhattan Drink
Perfect Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients
2 ounces blended whiskey- rye is best
1/2 ounces each- sweet vermouth and dry vermouth
Dash of bitters (optional)
Lemon, orange or lime peel
Maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)
Pour all of the liquids into a mixing glass with 3 or 4 ice cubes. Stir gently until very cold, about 20 seconds. Twist the peel. Swipe the rim and inside of a chilled cocktail glass with the peel. Discard the peel. Strain the alcohol mix into the chilled cocktail (martini) glass. Drop in a maraschino, if desired.
Note- For intense citrus flavor, heat the peel in a lit match and then drop into the Manhattan drink.
Perfect Manhattan Drink Recipe Comments
I have been looking for a perfect Manhatten drink recipe for ages, thanks very much I am going to put this one to good use. I love this drink and remember drinking it many years ago when I was in college, and then they were not fashionable as they are now. Great recipe!!
Thanks so much, Teris. They are great drinks, aren't they?
Cgull8m, you gotta try a Perfect Manhattan drink if you get the chance.
Sipping on one right now.......... Mmmmmmmm Awesome
yes, you do sound preachy. Try a cheap malbec for a good wine taste. 6-10$ is not expensive.
oh and ditch the cherry for a lemon!
the king of drinks
Best " Manhattan "at Keens Steakhouse New York City
so care about so much
Never let the kids get the hands on a sacred procedure, this 81 yr old ex bar keep says.
Drove cab and kept bar while getting book education and served many "real" classic manhattens.
Keep it simple... 2 oz customer's choice ( Rye, grain neutral or Bourb, 1 oz sweet vermouth ( NEVER dry verm ) 1 marisch cherry w teaspoon of cherry liq, 6 cubes in shaker , shake and pour OR over the rocks in a festive glass. My personal preference for th booze is Rye. Best is PIkesville from Maryland.
And yes, transport wise, call a cab. Party on
My line, "Hi Mam, come here often ? I don't know your usual.
Life is good when you use it right
All sounds very tasty.
What is bitters?
And where can it be purchased?
Amature....
Had a manhattan at a cigar bar in Washington DC called Shelly's
The lady bartender there has the "touch".
I think the Manhattan will always be one of the most classy cocktails out there. It just exudes a certain aura. I have a video posted on my blog from someone that made a nice Manhattan: http://greatcocktailrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/01/h
cgull8m 4 years ago
That looks lovely, if it were real I could have grabbed it :) Because of exercises I don't drink that much only occasional beers. But if I am offered cocktails I will remember this drink. Thanks.