As far as whiskey cocktails go, the Manhattan is one of the most elite. Like most classic cocktails, it’s simple, unfussy, ...

Part of the cocktail’s allure is its simplicity. Though proportions can be tweaked to the drinker’s taste, the Manhattan largely adheres to the standard 2:1 liquor-to-vermouth ratio common to ...

Manhattan Cocktail Ingredients. Whiskey. As you read about the Manhattan cocktail, you’ll see countless variations with names like a “Cuban Manhattan” (with rum) or “brandy Manhattan ...

Step One: Assemble Your Ingredients. The earliest unequivocal reference to a manhattan cocktail dates back to September 1882. It describes the drink as "a mixture of whiskey, vermouth and bitters." ...

You could very well ask 10 different bartenders at 10 different bars for this same cocktail, and get 10 very different drinks. That was one of the reasons this cocktail has always piqued my interest.