It’s a classic cocktail that never gets old.
The resulting cherry Manhattan is strong, fruit-forward, and a delight to sip.
Whether you use rye or bourbon is a matter of personal preference.
There’s not a smidge of whiskey in the recipe—but there’s certainly nothing childish about this sexy, smoky, tea- and black cherry-infused riff on the iconic Manhattan. For maximum effect, skip the neon red cherries and garnish it with ones made with real Maraschino, like those sold under theLuxardoname.Get the recipe:Cherry Manhattan.Photo: J Muckle; Styling: Rebekah Peppler
Rye makes a spicier, drier drink, while bourbon gives you a smoother, sweeter Manhattan cocktail recipe.
Both are beverage perfection.
For maximum effect, garnish the cocktail with real Maraschino cherries, like those from Luxardo.
Quadruple the ingredients of this cherry Manhattan to make a large batched cocktail.
Stir, top with bitters, and garnish:
Stir and top with bitters.
Garnish with cherries, if desired.
A Manhattan is sweetened with sweet vermouth, whereas an old fashioned is sweetened with sugar or syrup.
A Manhattan is also typically served up, while an old fashioned is served on the rocks.
The cocktails also have different garnishes.
