Classic Manhattan Recipe

Chill your glass. Place your coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. A cold glass keeps your Manhattan colder longer!

Add ingredients to mixing glass. Pour the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass. Add a generous handful of ice cubes.

Stir, don't shake! Using a bar spoon, stir gently for 30-40 seconds. You want the outside of the glass to feel frosty cold. This properly chills and dilutes the drink without making it cloudy.

Strain into glass. Place your strainer over the mixing glass and strain the Manhattan into your chilled coupe glass.

Garnish and serve. Drop in a Luxardo cherry. If using an orange peel, twist it over the drink to release the oils, then either drop it in or rest it on the rim.

Enjoy immediately! Sip slowly and savor every perfectly balanced drop.