Eben Freeman's Manhattan

Name: Eben Freeman's Manhattan
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Dash Angostura Bitters; 1 Dash orange bitters; 1 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) sweet vermouth; 1 5 tablespoons (2 1/2 ounces) rye whiskey; 1 1 cup ice; 1 1 (1/2-inch-thick) strip orange peel; 1 1 brandied or Luxardo cherry; 1 1 (4- to 5-inch) wooden skewer

From the kitchen of Carly

A classic Manhattan that respects tradition: rye whiskey and sweet vermouth balanced with bitters, then stirred down until silky. The orange peel oils brighten the whole thing, while a Luxardo cherry on a skewer gives you something to contemplate between sips.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

1Dash Angostura Bitters
1Dash orange bitters
11 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) sweet vermouth
15 tablespoons (2 1/2 ounces) rye whiskey
11 cup ice
11 (1/2-inch-thick) strip orange peel
11 brandied or Luxardo cherry
11 (4- to 5-inch) wooden skewer

Instructions

In chilled cocktail shaker or pint glass, combine Angostura and orange bitters, vermouth, and rye whiskey. Add ice and stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into chilled martini or coupe glass. Squeeze orange peel over drink, making sure oils fall into glass, then discard peel. Thread cherry onto skewer, place in drink, and serve.