Manhattan

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 16, 2022

This Manhattan on the Rocks recipe makes a substantial drink. It can be served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass or over ice in a rocks glass. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Editor's Note: You may substitute bourbon for the whiskey if desired. You may also strain the Manhattan into a chilled cocktail glass and serve without additional ice.
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Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • 2 ounces whiskey, bourbon or rye
  • 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 to 3 dashes bitters, optional
  • Maraschino cherries
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Directions

  1. Fill a pint glass three-fourths full with ice. Add the whiskey, vermouth and, if desired, bitters; stir until well chilled, 20-30 seconds. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass or an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with cherries.
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