Manhattan Cocktail

As my husband and I grow older, the saying “less is more” resonates with us more than ever. When it comes to alcohol — quality over quantity has become a guiding principle for our lives. Having spent nearly half of our lives together, it’s no surprise that our tastes have aligned, including our drink preferences. What used to be a debate of red or white wine has shifted to rye or bourbon, and we find that one drink each is just enough. Quality over quantity indeed!

A Perfectly Crafted Cocktail: The House Manhattan

About a year ago, my husband Eric, crafted a cocktail that marked our first true appreciation for brown liquor. “Eric’s Sipper” is what we affectionately call this cocktail at home. It has since become a staple in our home bar for those evenings when a sipper sounds good. Whether served over ice or up in a coupe glass, this drink has become a house favorite.

Essential Ingredients for the House Manhattan

This cocktail is simple yet sophisticated, relying on high-quality ingredients. Be sure to include a quality rye or bourbon of your choice, a touch of vermouth, and don’t forget the garnish—whether it’s a cherry or an orange peel, it makes all the difference.

Cheers,
Christina

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Manhattan Cocktail

This drink is a lovely mix between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan and is an excellent cocktail to sip while the ice melts, perfectly diluting the drink. It's known in our house as Eric's Sipper, and one that we are more fond of each time we make it. It's a fun drink to experiment with- served up or on ice, less sweet vermouth or more, 1 or 2 cherries. Either way- cheers!

Course: Beverages

Servings: 1 drink

Author: Christina Shoup

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Whiskey We like High West and Angel's Envy Bourbon
• 1 ½ ounce Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters
• 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
• 1-2 cherries, plus ½ tsp juice Favs include Luxardo Maraschino or Fabbri Cherries
• orange peel garnish

Instructions

• Add all ingredients except cherries and orange peel to shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.
• Add large cube of ice to low ball and pour drink over ice.
• Garnish with 2 cherries on a toothpick and orange peel.