THE CHEERS RECIPE COLLECTION
Manhattan
Stir a classic Manhattan with rye whiskey, sweet red vermouth and bitters. Follow chilling and straining instructions for a clear cocktail served up.
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Ingredients
Current recipe: 1 serving · US fl oz · Original recipe
Check off each ingredient after adding it to the cocktail.
- Rye whiskey40% ABV1.69 US fl oz
- Sweet red vermouth16% ABV0.68 US fl oz
- Angostura bitters44.7% ABV≈ 1 dash
- Cocktail cherry1 piece
Amounts are for the selected number of servings. Prepare each serving separately; add sparkling ingredients just before serving.
Ice
- Chill the serving glass and discard its chilling ice.
- Ice cubes are used in the mixing glass and left behind when straining.
What you need
Jigger · Mixing glass or small pitcher · Spoon · Strainer
How to make it
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Chill a cocktail glass and put ice cubes in a mixing glass.
Measure in rye and sweet red vermouth, then add the measured bitters shown in the ingredient list.
Stir until chilled.
Strain into the empty chilled cocktail glass and add a cocktail cherry.
Small details, better drinks
- Dry white vermouth is not an unnamed swap for sweet red vermouth.
- A dash is a dispenser measure, not an exact milliliter. The calculator excludes its unknown volume.
- Bourbon makes a common variation, but rye is the base of this specification.
Good to know
Should I stir or shake?
Stir. Shaking changes clarity and aeration.
Is a Manhattan served on ice?
This version is strained and served up. Serving on fresh ice is a separate variation.
Which vermouth do I need?
Use sweet red vermouth. Read the label and follow its opened-bottle storage instructions.
Recipe sources
Recipe notes by Cheers. Preparation time is an estimate.
Published: · Updated:
- International Bartenders Association ↗ · Accessed: Oct 25, 2026
