27 Manhattans

The collection

Recipes

No. 1

The Classic

Where it all begins. Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters — stirred, never shaken.

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

GarnishBrandied cherry

No. 2

Perfect Manhattan

Split the vermouth for a drier, brighter sip.

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • ½ oz sweet vermouth
  • ½ oz dry vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

GarnishLemon twist

No. 3

Bourbon Manhattan

Rounder and sweeter, with caramel warmth.

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters

GarnishOrange peel

No. 4

Black Manhattan

Amaro replaces vermouth for a dark, bittersweet depth.

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz Amaro Averna
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters

GarnishBrandied cherry

No. 5

Rob Roy

The Scottish cousin — swap in blended Scotch.

  • 2 oz blended Scotch
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

GarnishCherry

No. 6

Brooklyn

A borough over: dry vermouth, maraschino, and a touch of amaro.

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz dry vermouth
  • ¼ oz maraschino liqueur
  • ¼ oz Amer Picon or Ramazzotti

GarnishCherry