Manhattan

Manhattan is a classic cocktail that originated in the late 1800s on Manhattan Island in New York City. Traditionally, it consists of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a dash of bitters, usually of the Angostura variety or orange bitters.

However, in some variations, it can also be made with bourbon, blended whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, or Canadian whiskey, which was primarily used during the prohibition period due to its availability. Some of the most popular variations of this classic cocktail are Rob Roy, Dry Manhattan, Perfect Manhattan, Brandy Manhattan, Metropolitan and Cuban Manhattan.

Although Manhattan is usually stirred, it can also be shaken. Regardless of the preparation style, it is typically served on the rocks in a cocktail or lowball glass, garnished with a Maraschino cherry. Movie lovers can see this famous classic cocktail in Billy Wilder's 1959 hit comedy Some Like it Hot, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon.