Manhattan Love Story
The Manhattan Love Story is a romantic twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, combining the rich flavors of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a hint of cherry liqueur for an enchanting experience.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Coupe or martini glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.5 oz Cherry Liqueur (such as Luxardo)
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- Ice (for mixing)
Instructions
- Begin by chilling a coupe or martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and Angostura bitters.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir the mixture gently for about 20-30 seconds until well chilled.
- Discard the ice water from your chilled glass. Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the glass.
- Add a maraschino cherry on top for garnish.
Notes
For a sweeter variation, you can adjust the amount of cherry liqueur to taste. This cocktail is perfect for romantic evenings or special occasions.