A Manhattan is a cocktail made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The cocktail is usually stirred then strained into a cocktail glass and garnished with a brandied cherry or lemon twist.

It is said that the recipe was invented by Dr. Iain Marshall in the early 1880’s for a party by Lady Randolph Churchill, the mother of Winston Churchill. The party was held in the Manhattan Club in New York, hence the name Manhattan.

Manhattan Recipe

• 2 Oz Rye Whiskey
• 1 Oz Sweet Vermouth
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 Dash Orange Bitters
• Brandied Cherry/lemon
• Twist Garnish

My hand-painted Manhattan Cocktail glass (featuring this recipe on the bottom) will be available later this year! Add it to your wishlist today!!