The last few times I’ve been out to dinner I have indulged in one of my favorite drinks – a Manhattan. It’s smooth, it’s strong, and it’s delicious. I decided to pick up the ingredients so I can make them at home if I want. I’ve always loved the flavor of rye whiskey so I used it for this drink. I also splurge on really good cherries for this cocktail because the bright pink maraschino cherries just don’t work. The deep red bing jarred cherries are the best if you can find them.
Pour the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a couple drops of bitters in in an ice filled glass; stir well. Strain into a chilled glass. Serve with a couple of really good cherries. Enjoy.
Manhattan
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 drops of bitters
- 2-3 really good cherries I love Bada Bing brand
Instructions
- Pour the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a couple drops of bitters in in an ice filled glass; stir well. Strain into a chilled glass. Serve with a couple of really good cherries. Enjoy.
This was my parents drink of choice but one has to be careful with them – they would often get to my mom.
Love a Manhattan. I will have to look for the special cherries. Thanks.
All right Pam. Way to go.
My grandmother loved Manhattans. I just love the glass. But now I think I need those cherries for something – I don’t know what, but something!
Sounds delicious something I have never tried. Mist look for some Bourbon! Take care Diane