"A fully stocked bar wouldn't be complete without the ingredients to whip up a Manhattan, a classic cocktail that's one of the cornerstone whiskey mixed drinks. There are only three ingredients, but its simplicity is deceptive. There's a magic that happens when this trio plays together. The range of flavors present run from caramel to dark fruit to cloves to vanilla."
"Spiritous: Some versions of the recipe for the Manhattan call for bourbon whiskey, some suggest Canadian. This version calls for rye, which was very likely used by the bartenders who made it first. The spiciness of the rye gives the drink a beautiful structure and finish. Sweet: Sweet flavors come in the form of sweet vermouth, a fortified red wine. Bitter: Aromatic bitters, in this case Angostura, bring some depth to the cocktail."
The Manhattan is a three-ingredient cocktail made from rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. The combination yields a range of flavors including caramel, dark fruit, cloves, and vanilla, with rye contributing spiciness, structure, and a firm finish. Sweet vermouth provides fortified red-wine sweetness while aromatic bitters add depth. The drink likely originated in the latter half of the 1800s, most likely at the Manhattan Club in New York, and has endured as a cornerstone whiskey mixed drink. Serve the Manhattan up: chill the glass, stir the ingredients with ice until very cold, strain into the chilled glass, and garnish with a cocktail cherry.
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