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Dry Manhattan

Dry Manhattan

Classic

Rye and dry vermouth, stirred and served up.

Spirit-ForwardClassicElegantDry
3 minEasyStrong

Peppery rye over crisp, herbal dry vermouth, with orange bitters adding a bright edge. Pale, dry, and sharp.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the rye, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.

The Story

Swapping dry vermouth for sweet in a Manhattan gives the Dry Manhattan, a paler, leaner drink that sits closer to a Martini in spirit. It appears in old bar guides alongside the sweet and perfect versions as one of the three standard ways to order the drink.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Lemon twist