New York’s claim to the shaken and stirred (and a personal favorite during the holiday season including Thanksgiving) made with American whiskey and Italian vermouth, perked up with a few dashes of aromatic bitters, is not just timeless and tasty, but the very definition of what a cocktail should be.
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Historians have debated about the drink’s origin for centuries. Some believe that it was invented at the Manhattan Club for an event with Winston Churchill’s mother—but that’s a tall tale. More recent theories suggest it was a waiter named “Black,” who worked in lower Manhattan in the 1870s. Whichever story you choose to believe The Manhattan Club still lays claim to the ownership of the recipe to this very day and the cocktail is still widely available in bars, restaurants, and cafes throughout the world and is regarded by many bartenders as one of the best cocktails to ever have been served.
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In the rush of the holidays and planning the perfect Thanksgiving feast — finding the right bottle of wine, roasting a delicious turkey, and, of course, getting creative with leftovers — it can be hard to kick back and relax. This Thanksgiving, skip the wine and serve your family and yourself this delicious, fall-favorite cocktail instead. Not only is it flavorful, it’s also extremely easy to make. Thank us later.
Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients For Manhattan Cocktail:
Ice
2 ounces bourbon or rye (or any other whiskey at home)
1-ounce sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional)
1 dash orange peel
Garnish: brandied cherry
Method For Manhattan Cocktail:
Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, and stir until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with a brandied cherry
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