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The Manhattan is a classic American cocktail believed to have originated in New York City during the late 19th century, most commonly dated to the 1880s. Legend says it was created for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (Winston Churchill’s mother) at the Manhattan Club, although this story is disputed. The original recipe combined rye or bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, creating a rich, spirit-forward drink that became one of the foundations of classic cocktail culture. Over time, variations such as the Perfect Manhattan and Dry Manhattan emerged, but the classic remains a staple of cocktail bars worldwide.

Here’s how we did it:

Manhattan.

50ml Rye Whiskey, Bulleit Rye
25ml, Sweet Vermouth, Carpano Antica
2/3 Dashes of bitter, Angostura
Cherry or orange twist

Pour all ingredients into your mixing glass filled with ice.
Continue to stir until the glass is slightly frosted.
Strain into a chilled coup glass.
Garnish with a cherry or orange twist.

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