Manhattan
Ingredients:
60 ml bourbon or rye whiskey
30 ml sweet red vermouth
2-3 dashes of bitters (e.g., Angostura)
Ice
Cocktail cherry for garnish
Orange or lemon twist (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the shaker:
Fill a shaker or mixing glass with ice.
Add ingredients:
Add the bourbon (or rye whiskey), sweet red vermouth, and 2-3 dashes of bitters to the shaker or glass.
Mixing:
Stir all the ingredients well with the ice for 20-30 seconds.
Straining:
Strain the mixture through a strainer into a chilled cocktail glass (e.g., a martini glass or a Manhattan glass).
Garnish:
Garnish the cocktail with a cocktail cherry and, if desired, add an orange or lemon twist for additional aroma.
Serving:
Serve the cocktail in a chilled glass without ice.
Description of the Manhattan cocktail image:
Glass:
A chilled cocktail glass (e.g., a martini glass or a Manhattan glass).
Cocktail color:
The cocktail has a deep reddish-brown hue thanks to the bourbon and sweet red vermouth.
Garnish:
A cocktail cherry floating in the cocktail or attached to the rim of the glass.
An orange or lemon twist, twisted and added for aroma.
Texture:
Smooth and velvety texture of the drink.
Background:
You can add an elegant background with a wooden bar counter or soft lighting to emphasize the classic style of the cocktail.
Details:
Drops of condensation on the glass, indicating a cold drink.
Light reflections on the surface of the cocktail, creating an effect of freshness and appeal.
Enjoy your classic Manhattan cocktail!