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The Manhattan Cocktail

April 10, 2020 By Michelle 2 Comments

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I remember tasting whiskey for the first time when I was a twenty-something. I didn’t like it and it burned when it went down the hatch. It was harsh and I was delicate; still young, innocent, and not yet hardened by life’s challenges and adversity.

As life’s arduous journey evolves, so do our taste buds, I guess. Back in the day, I only drank beer. These days, I drink Manhattans.

I suppose our taste buds have been callused and are now more equipped to handle booze that was too strong for our younger selves, or perhaps circumstance makes us crave something a little bit stronger, with a little more kick.

I prefer Bulleit bourbon to whiskey, but that is entirely up to you. My Manhattan is a pinch sweet. The secret ingredient is Luxardo Cherry Syrup. That ingredient cannot change. There is no place for a maraschino cherry in this drink.

You can serve it on the rocks or ‘up’ in a pretty glass like the one shown in the picture. It was my mom’s glass and every time I drink out of it, it reminds me of her.

The Manhattan is subtle yet strong and has a way of warming you from the inside out. When you sip one it sort of feels like you are being wrapped in a cozy blanket or a warm hug.

We could all use one of those right about now.

Here is my version of The Classic Manhattan Cocktail.
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5 from 2 votes

The Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Prep Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: The Manhattan Cocktail
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • Shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 parts whiskey I prefer Bulleit Bourbon
  • 1 part sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes bitters I prefer Angostura
  • 2 tsp cherry juice I prefer Luxardo Cherries
  • 2-3 Cherries

Instructions

  • Fill up your shaker with ice. Add whiskey, vermouth, bitters and cherry juice.
  • Shake ingredients and pour them into the glass of your choice.
  • Skewer a few cherries for garnish or gently drop them in the glass.

Notes

  • This glass can be served up or on the rocks. 

Filed Under: Food + Drink, Things To Drink Tagged With: Manhattan Cocktail, The Classic Manhattan

About Michelle

I am a hygge enthusiast and lifestyle blogger from Chicago. I am a daughter, wife, mom to spirited twins and sister to many. My favorite hobbies include cooking with a cast iron skillet, singing in a dad-band and cradling my mini Dachshund, Kevin, like a newborn baby.

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Comments

  1. Kathy Elwood says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    That’s the same recipe I use and only Luxardo cherries 🍒 will do! 😋

    Reply
  2. Kellene says

    April 10, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    Sooooo good! Thank you!!!!

    Reply

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