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A Manhattan and Old Fashioned cocktail
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Manhattan vs. Old Fashioned

Two classic whiskey cocktails with plenty of similarities, but what makes them different?
Course Drinks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 drinks

Ingredients

Manhattan

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece Orange Peel
  • 1 Cocktail Cherry optional

Old Fashioned

  • 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece Orange Peel
  • 1 Cocktail Cherry Optional

Instructions

For the Manhattan

  • Add the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.
  • Add ice and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Squeeze the oils from the orange peel over the finished drink, drop in a cocktail cherry and serve.

For the Old Fashioned

  • Add the whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass.
  • Add ice and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • Strain into a rocks glass with ice.
  • Squeeze the oils from the orange peel over the drink, drop the peel in for garnish and add a cocktail cherry

Notes

Both drinks can be made with either bourbon or rye whiskey.
You can also experiment with the type of cocktail bitters.