Classic Cocktails Revisited

The Manhattan

recipe by natalie lewicki
 photo by shana smith

The Manhattan

recipe by natalie lewicki
photo by shana smith

If you’re looking for a flashy cocktail that’s simple to make, you need the Manhattan in your repertoire.

Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • 1 oz. vermouth
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Ice
  • Cherry, for garnish
  • Lemon twist, for garnish


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  1. In a shaker, combine the bourbon, vermouth, bitters, and ice. Strain (don’t shake) into a martini glass.
  2. Add in the cherry, and garnish with lemon twist.
    3. For a mocktail: Replace bourbon and vermouth with equal parts cranberry juice and orange juice. You can exclude the bitters, if desired, and replace with a splash of lemon juice and cherry juice.

    Makes one cocktail

Posted in February 2021 on Dec 02, 2020