Oh, the Manhattan! And we aren’t talking about the one located in New York… We are talking about that classic drink that warms the body and eases the mind. We have all had a Manhattan at one point in our lives. Some may love it. Some may not. But the classic Manhattan deserves its spot in our Bring Back the Classics! series.

This is how to make the perfect classic Manhattan…

• Glassware:  Rocks Glass*
• Ingredients:
• 2 oz. Howitzer Whiskey
• 1 oz. Dolin Rouge Sweet Vermouth
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Garnish: Cherry

Directions:  Combine ingredients into a mixing glass over ice, and then stir to a chill.  Strain into a rocks glass over ice, garnish, serve and enjoy.

The Drink, the Myth, the Legend…all describe the cocktail we refer to as the “Manhattan.” Easily one of the most potent cocktails, it has inspired modern imbibers to create competitions and variants as far as any bar menu can reach. As one of the most simple drinks to make, the Manhattan proves to be one of the most important foundations to proper bartending. It is a formula and an area code 2-1-2. two whiskey, one vermouth, two bitters, the same as the original area code for Manhattan (212).  This blend of powerful spirits, with enticing sweet vermouth, balanced by bitters, is so tried and true, it has been ordered for over 100 years.