Half Full Manhattan
A harmonious Manhattan with equal parts rye and sweet vermouth, brightened by bitters. This 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 200 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- for garnish Maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Add 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey, 1.5 oz Sweet Vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the glass is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Step 4: Garnish with a single maraschino cherry placed on the rim.
