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Improved Manhattan

Improved Manhattan

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Angostura Bitters, orange bitters, orange bitters cocktails, Sazerac Rye, sweet vermouth, sweet vermouth cocktails, Zucca Amaro
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Sazerac Rye
  • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.25 oz Zucca Amaro
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Garnish: cocktail cherry

Instructions

  • Add rye, sweet vermouth, Zucca Amaro, and both bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  • Stir until well chilled, about 20–30 seconds.
  • Strain into a chilled rocks glass or coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Stir gently but thoroughly—you're chilling and diluting, not shaking.
  • A brandied cherry or amarena makes a great upgrade for garnish.
  • If you like it bolder, bump the Zucca to 0.5 oz and reduce the vermouth a bit.
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