Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters — the stately stirred classic.
Ingredients
| Rye whiskey | 2 oz |
| Sweet vermouth | 1 oz |
| Angostura bitters | 0.08 oz |
| Total volume | 3.08 oz |
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with maraschino cherry.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
This example makes 12 servings with added water at 22% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 10-serve batch →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Rye whiskey | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Sweet vermouth | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Angostura bitters | 1.0 oz | 28 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Manhattan FAQ
What's in a Manhattan?
A classic Manhattan is made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters. It's stirred and served in a coupe or martini glass.
What is the ABV of a Manhattan?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 35.6% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.83 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Manhattan?
Stir it. The Manhattan is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.
How do I batch Manhattans for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.