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Derivative · Whiskey

Dry Manhattan

Sweet vermouth is swapped for dry vermouth in this variation, resulting in a sharper, more herbal taste to the Manhattan. Comparing this to the classic Manhattan is a great way to taste the difference sweet and dry vermouths make in a cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ozRye whiskey
  • 1 ozdry vermouth
  • 2 dashesAngostura bitters

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve up.

History

The original Manhattan was too saturated for some taste palates, so substituting the sweet for a dry vermouth changes the mouthfeel and makes the overall cocktail drier.

Flavour

Sweet
Bitter
Sour
Boozy

Details

Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Lemon twist
Technique
stirred

Family

Derived from

Manhattan - sweet -> dry vermouth

Compared with Manhattan

What changes: sweet -> dry vermouth.

Manhattan

  • 2 ozRye whiskey
  • 1 ozSweet vermouth
  • 2 dashesAngostura bitters

Dry Manhattan

  • 2 ozRye whiskey
  • 1 ozdry vermouth
  • 2 dashesAngostura bitters

Green = new ingredient · Gold = different amount · Red = not used in Dry Manhattan

Other takes on the Manhattan

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