Manhattan Cocktail
Classic · Whiskey · Coupe glass
From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Fill mixing-glass half-full fine ice, add two dashes gum-syrup, dashes Peyschaud or Angostura bitters, one half-jigger Italian two vermouth, one-half jigger whiskey. Mix, strain into cocktail-glass. Add a piece of lemon-peel or a cherry."
| Glass | Coupe glass |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 33.8% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | classic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900 |
Ingredients
- Simple Syrup2 dashes
- whiskey1 oz
- lemon-peel or a cherry1 piece
Method
- Add simple syrup and whiskey to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Double strain into chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with lemon-peel or a cherry