Name: Perfect Manhattan
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 oz rye whiskey; 0.5 oz sweet vermouth; 0.5 oz dry vermouth; 2 dashes Angostura bitters; Lemon or orange twist; Maraschino cherry

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Curated by Trevor Matthews

About the Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan is one of the simplest Manhattan variations out there, and differs only in its use of both dry and sweet vermouth (this is what "perfect" typically means in the cocktail world). It's often garnished with a lemon or orange twist, and sometimes a maraschino cherry as well—but one of the good ones, not those godawful neon-red things.This makes for a slightly drier drink, but blending the two vermouths does so without sacrificing the fundamental character of the Manhattan. The Perfect Manhattan is certainly worth a try if you've grown tired of the original, but aren't looking for anything too fancy.

This cocktail is found in Whiskey Cocktails.

How to Make a Perfect Manhattan

The Perfect Manhattan Recipe is a variation of the Manhattan recipe.

The Perfect Manhattan is typically served in a Cocktail Glass.

Ingredients

		2 oz rye whiskey
		0.5 oz sweet vermouth
		0.5 oz dry vermouth
		2 dashes Angostura bitters
		Lemon or orange twist
		Maraschino cherry

Preparation

Add all ingredients except garnish(es) to a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish, and serve.