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Manhattan in a cocktail (martini) glass with cocktail cherry (AI-generated image)
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Manhattan

Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters, stirred and served up. Rich, spicy and elegant with a cherry at the bottom.

Time
3 min
Difficulty
Medium
Method
Stirred
Glass
Cocktail (martini) glass

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish: Cocktail cherry (1)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Stir all ingredients with ice for 20–30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  3. 3

    Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • Mixing glassA heavy glass for stirred drinks like the Manhattan, so they chill without getting cloudy.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
  • Julep strainerA spoon-shaped strainer that sits inside a mixing glass for stirred drinks.
  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.

Recommended glassware

  • Cocktail (martini) glassThe classic V-shaped glass for martinis and cosmopolitans.

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Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.

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