Name: Perfect Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz Whiskey; ½ oz Sweet Red Vermouth; ½ oz Dry White Vermouth; 3 dashes Angostura Bitters; 1 Maraschino Cherry; Orange Zest; Coupette glass or Martini glass

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We just saw the classic Manhattan, now lets go for the ‘Perfect’. Despite the suggestion behind the name, this version isn’t intrinsically better – it simply uses both dry and sweet vermouth to create a rounded flavor that mutes some of the whiskey and melds the flavors in a more uniform way. It’s a delicious drink and any lover of the Manhattan must try this one (if they haven’t made it already by accident).

Perfect Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Graham G.

Step-by-step instructions and ingredients for creating the Perfect Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

2 oz Whiskey
½ oz Sweet Red Vermouth
½ oz Dry White Vermouth
3 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Maraschino Cherry
Orange Zest
Coupette glass or Martini glass

Instructions

In a mixing glass, combine the whiskey, bitters, and both vermouths
Add ice, stir until adequately diluted but still dark/amber in color (less dark than the classic)
Strain into a chilled glass with a stem
Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange zest

Notes

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