Irish Manhattan
The Irish Manhattan is a delightful twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, substituting Irish whiskey for the traditional rye or bourbon. This gives the drink a smoother, slightly sweeter profile that complements the herbal notes of the vermouth and the bitters.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Pour the Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters over the ice.
- Stir the ingredients together until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Notes
For a drier version, you may opt for a ratio of 2:1 Irish whiskey to dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth. Always use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best taste.