Cocktail Recipe

Classic Manhattan

A cocktail recipe to explore alongside your bourbon and food pairing journey.

Classic Manhattan

The Cocktail

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this cocktail at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry, for garnish
  • Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce of sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters over the ice.
  3. Stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill the mixture.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange peel.

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