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Manhattan
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and Angostura, stirred and served up with a cherry. Rich, spicy and timeless.
- Strength
- 25% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.8
- Calories
- 198 kcal
- In the glass
- 4½ oz
- Method
- Stirred
- Rye Whiskey
- Sweet Vermouth
- Angostura Bitters
How to Make a Manhattan
- Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill with ice and stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled nick & nora glass.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your mixing glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Manhattan
The Manhattan appeared in New York in the 1880s, possibly at the Manhattan Club. The popular tale that it was created for Lady Randolph Churchill doesn't hold up: she was in England at the time.
Bartender's tip: Use a real Amarena or Luxardo cherry, never a fluorescent one.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Manhattan served in?
- A nick & nora glass. The tall bowl and slightly closed rim hold aroma and make an honest pour look generous.
- Is a Manhattan shaken or stirred?
- Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.
- How strong is a Manhattan?
- About 25% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.8 US standard drinks (26 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Manhattan?
- Roughly 198 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Manhattan without rye whiskey?
- Yes. Bourbon is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.