My preferred Manhattan recipe. This recipe is traditional, and unoriginal, save for my preference for bourbon in lieu of rye whiskey. While the boldness and strength of rye whiskey has it's place, I prefer the smoothness and typically sweeter taste of bourbon. In particular, recently1 I am fond of Buffalo Trace for my Manhattans.

Ingredients

  • 2 fl. oz / 60 ml - Preferred Rye or Bourbon

  • 2 fl. oz / 60 ml - Sweet Vermouth

  • 1-2 Larger2 Ice Cubes

  • Angostura Bitters

Steps

  1. 1.

    Combine whiskey, vermouth, and 2-3 dashes of bitters over ice in mixing glass.

  2. 2.

    Stir well with bar spoon for 30-40 seconds or until well-chilled.

  3. 3.

    Serve up, in stemware.3