How Do You Mix A Classic Manhattan Cocktail?
The classic Manhattan mixed drink is one of the oldest and finest cocktails you can drink. A classic Manhattan is the first cocktail that called for vermouth to be mixed with it. Depending on the tastes of the drinker, there are slight variations to this recipe. Here is how to mix a classic Manhattan cockail: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes and pour in 2 oz. of rye whiskey, a half oz. of sweet vermouth, 2 or 3 dashes Angostura bitters. Stir well to mix ingredients. Strain liquor into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry if so desired. To create a variation of the classic Manhattan cocktail recipe, substitute whiskey with scotch to mix a Scotch Manhattan. Replace the whiskey with brandy to mix a Brandy Manhattan. Replace the whiskey with Southern Comfort to mix a Southern Comfort Manhattan. To mix a Dry Manhattan, use dry vermouth and garnish with a lemon wedge.
