Cocktails American

Manhattan

The classic whiskey, vermouth and bitters cocktail, stirred and served up. The tiers climb from a basic blended whisky build to a top-shelf rye and barrel-aged vermouth pour.

Serves1
Time4 min
Cost / serving£1.90
Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Nut-free Contains alcohol

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Budget version

Blended whisky and supermarket sweet vermouth, quickly stirred.

Per serving£1.90
Total cost£1.90
Time4 min
Servings

Ingredients for 1

  • 50 ml blended whisky
  • 20 ml sweet red vermouth
  • 1 dash of Angostura bitters
  • 1 glace cherry , to garnish
  • ice cubes , for stirring

Method

  1. Add ice to a mixing glass or sturdy tumbler.
  2. Pour in the whisky, vermouth and a dash of bitters.
  3. Stir for around 20 seconds until cold.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe or small tumbler.
  5. Drop in a glace cherry to garnish.

Equipment

  • mixing glass
  • bar spoon
  • strainer

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£1.90 / serving · 4 min

Blended whisky and supermarket sweet vermouth, quickly stirred.

Better
£3.60 / serving · 5 min

A proper bourbon with quality Italian sweet vermouth and orange bitters.

Ultimate
£7.50 / serving · 8 min

Premium straight rye and barrel-aged vermouth, stirred over block ice with a flamed orange twist.