The classic Manhattan is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cocktails in existence. This timeless classic dates all the way back to the mid-1800s and it is just as popular today as it has ever been. While the exact invention of the Manhattan remains unknown, there are a variety of theories behind its origin.
One belongs to Dr. Iain Marshall, who is said to have invented the cocktail during a party thrown by Lady Randolph Churchill (Winston Churchill's mother), but this has been debunked. Another theory states that the drink was simply created by a bartender at Hoffman House in New York City around the same time, but there's no confirmation of that, either.
Even the earliest published recipes for the Manhattan are different than how the cocktail is made today, many including gum syrup, which is a sweetener, in addition to the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Regardless, if you order a Manhattan today, you can expect a stirred concoction consisting of two ounces of whisky, traditionally rye, one ounce of sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
The mixture is strained and served up, adorned with a maraschino cherry, and you have yourself one of the quintessential cocktails of the mixology craft. There have been many riffs on the Manhattan since its invention, but the classic three-ingredient combination is really the only one you'll ever need.
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