Whisky
Manhattan
- Base
- Whisky
- Family
- Spirit-forward
- Era
- Up to 1919
- Date
- around 1875
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Stirred
- Flavour
- Sweet, Bitter
- Strength
- Strong
- IBA list
- The Unforgettables
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rye or bourbon whiskey | 50 ml |
| Sweet vermouth | 20 ml |
| Angostura bitters | a dash |
| Cocktail cherry (garnish) | one |
Method
- Stir everything with ice in a mixing glass.
- Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with the cherry.
Tools
Place of origin
New York · United States
Where it is most consumed
Above all associated with the United States, and New York in particular.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
Legend
Popular history places it at a Manhattan Club banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome, Winston Churchill's mother, a much-disputed tale.
