Manhattan052
Ingredients
| 2 oz | rye whiskey (or bourbon) |
| 1 oz | sweet vermouth |
| 2 dashes | Angostura bitters |
| Brandied cherry, for garnish |
Steps
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Add rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled.
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Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
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Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Analysis
Total drink: ~109g (after stirring; 2 oz rye at 43% ABV, 1 oz sweet vermouth at ~16%)
| Component | Amount | % of drink |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol (ethanol) | 24g | 22.0% |
| Sugar (from vermouth) | 5g | 4.6% |
| Water + dilution | 80g | 73.4% |
A spirit-forward stirred drink — roughly 28% ABV finished, and essentially dry at ~5% sugar. The 2:1 rye:vermouth ratio does almost all the work; the ~22g of stirring dilution (about 20% of the glass) is what pulls a harsh 43% pour down to a silky ~28% and rounds the edges. Nearly all the sweetness rides in on the vermouth, not added sugar — swap to a drier vermouth and it reads sharper.
Notes
- This is a stirred drink, not shaken. Stirring keeps it silky and clear.
- The 2:1 spirit-to-vermouth ratio has been standard since the 1880s.
- Rye is spicier and drier; bourbon is sweeter and rounder. Both work — use what you like.
- Sweet vermouth contributes roughly 4.5g sugar per ounce — essentially replacing the sugar cube in an Old Fashioned.