Cocktail of the Month: Perfect Manhattan

In honor of the city that never sleeps, we'd like to share a recipe for the most “New York” of cocktails: the Manhattan. Bold and elegant, it remains one of the most iconic cocktails ever poured.

Manhattan cocktail in glass next to green Waldorf Astoria book on dark red background

We like this recipe from The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book, as it uses both sweet and dry vermouth for a nuanced twist on the classic. Don’t have both? Just substitute 0.75 oz. of your favorite in its place.

 

Perfect Manhattan

2 oz. straight rye whiskey

0.75 oz. extra dry vermouth

0.75 oz. sweet vermouth

2 dashes orange bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel or a bourbon cherry. 

Recipe from The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

 

Explore our Manhattan collection to shop the essentials for this classic cocktail.