Special Equipment: Glass, Bar Spoon, Strainer, Coup Glass, Jigger
Ingredients
- 1 Bottle Rittenhouse Rye
- 1 Bottle Angostura Bitters
- 1 Bottle Sweet Vermouth (Carpano Antica, Cocchi, or Dolin Blanc)
- 1 Jar Brandied Cherries
Making the Manhattan three ways is a Goldilocks experiment that will help you understand your taste preferences along with why balance in this stiff drink is key.
Method
Manhattan #1
- 2 1/2 ounces Rittenhouse 100 Rye
- 1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 brandied Cherry
Stir all ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the cherry
Manhattan #2
- 2 1/2 ounces Rittenhouse 100 Rye
- 3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth
- 1 brandied Cherry
Stir all ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the cherry
Manhatten #3
- 2 1/2 ounces Rittenhouse 100 Rye
- 3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 brandied Cherry
Stir all ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the cherry
