Manhattan cocktail without bitters
5 min
Perfect 5 o'clock drink - not too sweet, not too dry, just the perfect end of the day treat with a cherry. Typically there are also a couple drop of bitters added but I prefer it without.
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Ingredients
Serves: 2
- ice
- 200ml good bourbon
- 100ml sweet vermouth
- maraschino cherries or orange peel for garnish
Method
Prep:5min ›
Ready in:5min
- Prepare martini glasses by filling them with ice, and cold water.
- Working quickly to avoid a watery Manhattan, add your bourbon and sweet vermouth to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice, and shake for several seconds. (If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, up a measuring cup with a spout, and stir mixture with the ice.)
- Immediately empty out the water from the martini glasses, and divide Manhattan mixture evenly between them. Garnish with a cherry or orange peel.
