Recipes Cocktails Manhattan Cocktail 5.0 (2,555) 2 Reviews The Manhattan is one of the most popular whiskey cocktails, and has been enjoyed for over a century. The earliest known printed recipe for the Manhattan was published in O. H. Byron's 1884 Modern Bartenders' Guide. The book cites two versions: one made with French vermouth, the other with Italian. The drink is traditionally made with rye whiskey, but some bartenders prefer to use bourbon. You can add a splash of juice from the jar of maraschino cherries if you'd like to add fruity sweetness to the drink, or alternatively, garnish with a lemon peel. By Jim Meehan Jim Meehan Jim Meehan is a renowned bartender, author, and important figure in the revival of craft cocktails. A Chicago native, he learned his trade in Wisconsin and has since spent nearly a quarter century in hospitality. In 2007, he co-founded New York's much-lauded PDT bar, and has written two award-winning books: The PDT Cocktail Book (2011) and Meehan's Bartender's Manual (2017). Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 13, 2014 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 2 ounces rye whiskey 1 ounce Carpano Antica Formula or other sweet vermouth 2 dashes of Angostura bitters 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish Directions Fill a pint glass with ice. Add rye, vermouth, and bitters and stir well. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with maraschino cherry. Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Notes Buy the ingredients on Drizly and have them delivered in under an hour. Find out if they operate near you. Rate it Print