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Order and Drink a Manhattan
You want to, but you aren’t sure why
The Recipe
If you want to know more, read on. If you’re just here for a recipe, here it is. Mix away, and Cheers.
- 1/2 oz. Italian Vermouth
- 1 1/2 oz. Rye Whiskey
- 1 Dash Angostura Bitters
- Maraschino or Whiskey-soaked cherry
Add all three liquid ingredients into a shaker with plenty of ice. Stir until the liquid is cold, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with one cherry.
A Manhattan is sophisticated without seeming snooty. It is sharply smooth, gently strong, and will gladly usher you into a sense of something grander and wait like a faithful friend while you decide to be there.
The Experience
Fully enjoying a Manhattan is your ticket to becoming part of the history, culture, and heartbeat of New York City in a single sip. You can feel the century-old pulse that started in some disputed past, and has lived on like great things do, passing its heritage and soul through generations to arrive in front of you in a properly chilled glass.
The Manhattan cares less about your surroundings, your clothes, your company, or your choice of venue. It cares about your…
