Classic Manhattan Cocktail with Sweet Vermouth and Cherry

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A timeless Manhattan cocktail blending rye whiskey and sweet vermouth, stirred to silky perfection and garnished with a maraschino cherry. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill the glass and ingredients properly.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry dropped into the glass and serve immediately.

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