Manhattan

The Manhattan cocktail is said to have been created in the 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York, possibly for a party hosted by Winston Churchill's mother. It is made with rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth, and Angostura bitters. It is one of the oldest and most influential cocktails, inspiring numerous variations such as the Rob Roy and Bobby Burns.

Flavor

The Manhattan cocktail showcases the spiciness of rye whiskey and the sweet aroma of sweet red vermouth, with bitters adding a complex herbal note. It presents a balanced, rich, and slightly sweet mature flavor.

Difficulty

Moderate

Glassware

Cocktail glass