

The perfect Manhattan is stirred well with ice, and served in a cold Martini glass. Gather the ingredients. Steps to Make It.

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The Spruce. A delicious cocktail recipe for the Perfect Manhattan cocktail with Angostura Bitter, Sweet Vermouth, Rye Whiskey and Dry Vermouth. Stir well. Garnish with a maraschino cherry. The Spruce. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth, and add a couple dashes of bitters. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass . The Spruce.