Eben Freeman's Manhattan

A classic Manhattan cocktail featuring rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a blend of bitters, garnished with an orange twist and brandied cherry. This sophisticated cocktail is perfectly balanced and elegantly presented.

1 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • 1 Dash Angostura Bitters
  • 1 Dash orange bitters
  • 1 tablespoon sweet vermouth
  • 5 tablespoons rye whiskey
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 strip orange peel
  • 1 piece brandied cherry
  • 1 piece wooden skewer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In chilled cocktail shaker or pint glass, combine Angostura and orange bitters, vermouth, and rye whiskey. Add ice and stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into chilled martini or coupe glass. Squeeze orange peel over drink, making sure oils fall into glass, then discard peel. Thread cherry onto skewer, place in drink, and serve.

    3 min

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