Perfect Manhattan

2 oz Rye Whiskey
1/3 oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
1/3 oz Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Chill cocktail glass. Stir whiskey, vermouth, and one dash of bitters over ice. Put the other dash of bitters in the cocktail glass. Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist.

Ingredient Profile

Details

Servings 1
Category Martini and Manhattan
Family Manhattan
Structure
Attributes Aperitif, Classic, Elegant
Proof 58.7
Strength 1.6 standard drinks
Flavors Herbal
Glass Cocktail Glass
Temperature Cold

Notes

I split the bitters between the shaker and the glass because I like to fortify the flavor of the bitters in this drink.

You may, of course, use bourbon instead of rye. I prefer rye. The ratio of whiskey to vermouth can vary from about 4:1 to 2:1.

Also, you can substitute Peychaud's or orange bitters.