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 mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon manhattan, little italy cocktail, manhattan cocktail variations, perfect manhattan cocktail, perfect manhattan recipe, rye manhattan
Servings: 1
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope
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
Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice.
Pour in cocktail ingredients except garnish and stir.
Strain into a coupe glass, garnish, and serve.
- Here's how to make your own boozy maraschino cherries.
- 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, 1/2 cup water
- Bourbon: 2 cups bourbon, 1 cup sweet vermouth, 16 dashes (1 tablespoon) angostura bitters, 1/2 cup water
- Perfect: 2 cups rye, 1/2 cup sweet vermouth, 1/2 cup dry vermouth, 16 dashes (1 tablespoon) angostura bitters, 1/2 cup water
- Little Italy: 2 cups rye, 1/2 cup sweet vermouth, 1/4 cup Cynar, 1/2 cup water
Calories: 200kcal