Cocktails
American
AmericanManhattan
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.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
Better version
A proper bourbon with quality Italian sweet vermouth and orange bitters.
Per serving£3.60
Total cost£3.60
Time5 min
Ingredients for 1
- 50 ml bourbon whiskey
- 25 ml Italian sweet red vermouth , such as Martini Rosso
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 dash of orange bitters
- 1 Maraschino cherry , to garnish
- ice cubes , for stirring
Method
- Chill a coupe glass with ice and water while you build.
- Fill a mixing glass with plenty of fresh ice.
- Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth and both bitters.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Discard the ice from the coupe and strain the drink in.
- Garnish with a Maraschino cherry on a stick.
Equipment
- mixing glass
- bar spoon
- julep strainer
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Blended whisky and supermarket sweet vermouth, quickly stirred.
Better
A proper bourbon with quality Italian sweet vermouth and orange bitters.
Ultimate
Premium straight rye and barrel-aged vermouth, stirred over block ice with a flamed orange twist.
