Manhattan Cocktails

24 October 2018
The Manhattan is one of the most classic and consistently popular drinks ever created. Typically made from a combination of whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters, although over the 200+ years of existence, several variations of this have been noted. While rye is the traditional whisky of choice, others are commonly used. The cocktail is usually stirred then strained into a cocktail glass and garnished with a Maraschino cherry. A Manhattan may also be served on the rocks in a lowball glass.
Belvedere Manhattan Recipes

White Manhattan
Belvedere White Manhattan
- 60 mL Belvedere Vodka
- 10 mL Dolin Rouge
- 2 dashes lavender bitters
- Garnish: a cherry
- Glass: martini glass
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass and stir over ice until very cold.
Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with a cherry.
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Hennessy Manhattan Recipes
- Downtown
- The Grand Manhattan

Downtown
Hennessy Downtown Manhattan
- 45 mL Hennessy V.S
- 15 mL Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth
- 10 mL of Averna
- 2 dashes bitters
- Garnish: orange twist
- Glass: coupe or rocks glass
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe or rocks glass depending on preference.
Garnish with an orange twist.

The Grand Manhattan
Hennessy The Grand Manhattan
- 45 mL Hennessy V.S
- 15 mL Sweet Vermouth
- 15 mL Grand Marnier
- 2 dashes bitters
- Garnish: 3 brandied cranberries
- Glass: lowball glass
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir with ice until chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass with fresh ice and garnish with 3 brandied cranberries on a skewer.
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Ardbeg Manhattan Recipes

Manhattan
Ardbeg Manhattan
- 50 mL Ardbeg Uigedail whisky
- 60 mL Bulleit Bourbon
- 25 mL Dolin Rouge vermouth
- 25 mL Dolin Dry vermouth
- 3 dashes of Regans Orange Bitters No. 6
- Garnish: orange twist
- Glass: coupe or martini glass
In mixing glass or shaker filled with ice, combine whisky, vermouth, and bitters.
Stir well, about 20 seconds, then strain into cocktail glass.
Add cherry or twist lemon peel directly over drink to release essential oils, and serve.