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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The Manhattan cocktail, with its sweet, seductive flavor mixed with bitterness, is always one of the top choices for cocktail enthusiasts. Go to the kitchen with TasteVN to mix this beverage at home with a very simple method!
Ingredients for Manhattan Cocktail For 1 person
American Rye Whiskey 60 ml Sweet Vermouth 30 ml Angostura Bitters A little (3 drops) Orange peel A little (or cherry)
Information about types of alcohol
Rye Whiskey
There are 2 different versions of Rye Whiskey, including
- American Rye Whiskey: a sibling of Bourbon Whiskey, described by many connoisseurs as stronger and more aromatic. Rye Whiskey is distilled with a rye grain content of 51% or more.
- Canadian Rye Whisky: often referred to as “rye whisky” because the majority of its ingredients come from rye. Canadian whisky must be aged in wooden barrels no larger than 700 liters for at least three years, and the barrels must not be new or charred oak.
Sweet Vermouth
- Vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals, including herbs, spices, and bitter roots that make Vermouth unique and appealing. Typically, Vermouth contains 15% – 18% alcohol.
- Sweet Vermouth, also known as Italian Vermouth, Red, Rosso, is a type of red Vermouth that is bitter and particularly sweet.
Angostura Bitters
- Angostura Bitters is a concentrated bitters (made by infusing herbs) based on the gentian plant, herbs, and spices from the House of Angostura in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Angostura Bitters is often used to enhance the flavor of beverages. The liquor was first produced in the town of Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela), hence its name, but it does not contain angostura bark.
You can find these types of alcohol at specialty cocktail ingredient stores, liquor stores, or e-commerce sites. When purchasing, be sure to carefully check the expiration date, observe the appearance such as the bottle, packaging, and cap are intact to avoid counterfeit or low-quality products.
Tools for preparation
Champagne Saucer, bar spoon, strainer, jigger,…
How to make a Manhattan Cocktail
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Mix the cocktail in a glass
Fill the glass with ice, then gradually add 60ml of American Rye Whiskey, 30ml of Vermouth, and 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters.
Use a stirring spoon to mix the cocktail for about 15 – 20 seconds until the outside of the glass starts to feel cold.
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Finish
Use a strainer to pour the mixture into a Champagne Saucer glass. Then complete the drink with a small piece of orange peel or a few cherries.
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Final Product
The Manhattan cocktail is appealing and enticing to drinkers due to its shimmering amber color, luxurious and seductive nature, while also providing a cool, sweet sensation mixed with the bitterness from spirits like Vermouth and American Rye Whiskey.
What is a Manhattan Cocktail?
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The Manhattan Cocktail is believed to have originated in 1874, at a place called Manhattan’s Club in New York City, where a bartender created the Manhattan cocktail to celebrate the birthday of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s mother.
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This first Manhattan cocktail had a ruby color, a sweet taste, but sometimes a bit bitter, slightly spicy, and a strong aroma of Rye Whiskey. Since then, Americans have always been proud to have the Manhattan cocktail – a must-have drink on the list of cocktail lovers around the world.
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The recipe for the Manhattan cocktail has been used for hundreds of years. In this recipe, strong spirits are usually combined to create a unique flavor. However, there must definitely be Rye Whiskey in the Manhattan drink.
Just now was the recipe for a charming, sweet Manhattan cocktail from its color to its flavor, this will be a drink that promises to make your party more attractive. TasteVN wishes you success in making it!
*Source of the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Steve the Bartender
