Bartending/Cocktails/Manhattan

The Manhattan is a classic American cocktail.

Ingredients

 * 1 shot Rye or Canadian whiskey
 * 1/2 shot Sweet vermouth
 * Angostura bitters

Garnishes

 * Maraschino cherry

Glass

 * Cocktail Glass

Instructions

 * 1) Pour whiskey and vermouth over ice in a mixing glass
 * 2) Add a dash of bitters
 * 3) Stir and strain into a cocktail glass
 * 4) Garnish with a cherry

Variations

 * The Perfect Manhattan (half dry vermouth, half sweet vermouth)
 * The ratio can be made sweeter or drier
 * Brandy Manhattans are popular in some regions

Related Drinks

 * The Rob Roy, which is made with Scotch
 * Less closely, the Martini, and all its relatives

Manhattan