As far as whiskey cocktails go, the Manhattan is one of the most elite. Like most classic cocktails, it’s simple, unfussy, ...

Part of the cocktail’s allure is its simplicity. Though proportions can be tweaked to the drinker’s taste, the Manhattan largely adheres to the standard 2:1 liquor-to-vermouth ratio common to ...

The Manhattan is brazen and strong: rye or bourbon whiskey, Italian vermouth, and aromatic bitters. Here's how to make this classic whiskey cocktail.

The Recipe. A stock-standard, center of the bullseye recipe for a standard Manhattan is as follows, via the International Bartenders Association. — 2.5 oz American whiskey (most likely rye whiskey) ...

Perfect Manhattan Zach Johnston. Ingredients: 2 oz. rye whiskey; 0.5 oz. dry vermouth; 0.5 oz. sweet vermouth; 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters; Ice; Orange peel ...

Manhattan Zach Johnston. Ingredients: 2.5 oz. rye whiskey; 0.5 oz. sweet vermouth; 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters; Orange peel; Black cherries; Ice; Naturally, the whiskey is the most important ...

However, as “extra dry” versions of cocktails such as the martini (unfortunately) came into vogue, especially in the 2000s, the Manhattan seemed to get caught up in the same wave.

Cocktail Club host Jackson Cannon riffs off a Manhattan recipe using pisco. Join the virtual class and mix an El Capitán on June 10 at 7 p.m.

A Manhattan is a classic cocktail that originated in the late 1800s. It's typically made with two parts rye whiskey to one part sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters.