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Coupe glass on a white background with a golden brown cocktail and two skewered luxardo cherries
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Manhattan Cocktail Variations (Rye, Bourbon, Perfect & Little Italy)

Learn to make three variations on this classic cocktail: A Manhattan, a Perfect Manhattan, and a Little Italy
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon manhattan, little italy cocktail, manhattan cocktail variations, perfect manhattan cocktail, perfect manhattan recipe, rye manhattan
Servings: 1
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Equipment

Ingredients

For a Rye Manhattan

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • 2 Luxardo cherries to garnish

For a Bourbon Manhattan

  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • 2 Luxardo cherries to garnish

For a Perfect Manhattan

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • ½ ounce sweet vermouth
  • ½ ounce dry vermouth
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • Lemon twist to garnish

For a Little Italy

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • ½ ounce sweet vermouth
  • ¼ ounce Cynar
  • 2 Luxardo cherries to garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice.
  • Pour in cocktail ingredients except garnish and stir.
  • Strain into a coupe glass, garnish, and serve.

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Notes

  1. Here's how to make your own boozy maraschino cherries.
  2. You can batch each of these cocktails for a party if you'd like. To make eight drinks, up to 24 hours before serving time, stir together the following in a pitcher, then cover and chill. Pour into glasses and garnish individually at serving time.

Pitcher Quantities

  • Rye: 2 cups rye, 1 cup sweet vermouth, 16 dashes (1 tablespoon) angostura bitters, ½ cup water
  • Bourbon: 2 cups bourbon, 1 cup sweet vermouth, 16 dashes (1 tablespoon) angostura bitters, ½ cup water
  • Perfect: 2 cups rye, ½ cup sweet vermouth, ½ cup dry vermouth, 16 dashes (1 tablespoon) angostura bitters, ½ cup water
  • Little Italy: 2 cups rye, ½ cup sweet vermouth, ¼ cup Cynar, ½ cup water

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal