New Year’s Manhattan Cocktail
This festive, classic Manhattan blends whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a silky, elegant sipper. Perfect for toasting the new year—or any special occasion!
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Hawthorne or julep strainer
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters optional
- ice cubes
- brandied cherry or orange peel, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add whiskey, vermouth, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.
- Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry or orange peel.
Notes
Use rye for a spicier Manhattan or bourbon for a smoother, sweeter result. Always use fresh vermouth and a chilled glass for best flavor. Add both Angostura and orange bitters for more depth, and don’t skip the cherry garnish for a festive finish.