• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Ramshackle Pantry
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Culinary History
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Culinary History
  • Contact
×

Home » Manhattan Cocktail » Manhattan variation - Bourbon Manhattan drink

Manhattan variation - Bourbon Manhattan drink

Published on April 24, 2017 by Ben · Updated on July 17, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 3 Comments

Jump to Recipe
"Classic Whiskey Manhattan Cocktail" with a drink on a chess board
Bourbon Manhattan Drink Pin
"Classic Whiskey Manhattan Cocktail" with a drink on a chess board

This Bourbon Manhattan drink is a delicious classic cocktail that is easy to make and the best Manhattan recipe. Give this classic Bourbon recipe a try today.

Manhattan cocktail in a lowball glass and one block of ice. There are two cherries garnishing this drink.

Rye whiskey is generally my first choice for a Manhattan cocktail, but I think a good bourbon is a great option for a Manhattan.

I mean… there isn’t much different from a bourbon Manhattan drink recipe than a rye recipe. So, just switch out the whiskey. But what does this mean for the flavor? Generally, you are going to get a sweeter drink.

No matter the type or brand of whiskey you use, that flavor is going to end up in the final product. Since bourbon is distilled with corn, it tends to already have a sweeter flavor profile that will end up in the bourbon Manhattan drink

Maker’s Mark in a bourbon Manhattan drink

Bourbon manhattan drink ingredients on a table.

I choose to keep a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon around the house. It is great for when I might want a neat whiskey, a Perfect Manhattan, or even a bourbon Manhattan drink. While they are not really public about their mash bill, they take pride in using wheat in their recipe. Whiskey Professor indicates that this tends to give a sweeter taste than other bourbons. Bourbon is already a sweeter drink, as it is distilled with corn. A wheat bourbon, such as Maker's Mark, can give a soft and sweet flavor.

Certainly, if you are going to make your Manhattan with bourbon, find the brand that best works for you. There are many local and national brands out there that are reasonably priced and worth a try. Besides, an average consumer will not go wrong with having a bottle of Maker’s Mark around.

Ice Or No Ice In A Manhattan?

You will often see the Manhattan served a few different ways. You could see it served as a straight cocktail with no ice, but in many places is served in a lowball glass with ice. That is the method I choose to make for my Manhattan cocktails.

Cherries in My Manhattan

I love Luxardo cherries with my bourbon Manhattan drink! The way I served this, note that the cherries are hanging over the edge as the garnish, but that lovely cherry juice drips down into the drink just kissing it with the cherry flavor.

Want some more? Sign up to receive new posts right in your inbox by subscribing and follow me on Pinterest.

Manhattan cocktail on a glass chess board.

Products Used For This Recipe

  1. Whiskey Ice Cube Tray
  2. Cocktail Shaker
  3. Lowball Glasses
Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Manhattan cocktail in a lowball glass and one block of ice. There are two cherries garnishing this drink.

Manhattan variation - bourbon Manhattan drink

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Ben Myhre
  • Prep Time: 2 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 Minutes
  • Total Time: 5 Minutes
  • Yield: 1 Cocktail 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Shaker
  • Cuisine: Cocktails
Save Recipe Recipe Saved
Print Recipe

Description

Bourbon Manhattan for The Masses. It is a beautiful and tasty drink.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Ice
  • 2 Ounces Maker's Mark Whiskey
  • 1 Ounce Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • 2 Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Instructions

  1. Fill lowball glass with ice for measurement.
  2. Place ice into a shaker.
  3. Add Vermouth, Bourbon, and Bitters.
  4. Use mixing spoon to stir ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Pour entire contents into lowball glass.
  6. Garnish with cherries

Keywords: Bourbon Manhattan

Did you make this recipe?

Rate this recipe in the comment section below,  sign up to get updates by email, and share this recipe on Pinterest.

Related Posts

  • Manhattan cocktail elements - Angostura bitters

    Angostura bitters used to only be an oversized label in my fridge. Usually located right…

  • Manhattan cocktail elements - Angostura bitters

    Angostura bitters used to only be an oversized label in my fridge. Usually located right…

  • Manhattan cocktail elements - Angostura bitters

    Angostura bitters used to only be an oversized label in my fridge. Usually located right…

More Manhattan Cocktail

  • Manhattan cocktail elements - Angostura bitters
  • Manhattan Cocktail elements - Bulleit Rye Whiskey
  • Facebook156
  • Twitter
  • Mix

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jerry

    July 17, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Simple and classic recipe. Legit.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ben

      July 17, 2021 at 11:03 am

      Thanks for giving it a try Jerry!

    • Ben

      July 17, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks for giving this drink a try.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Benjamin Myhre wearing sunglasses, a hat, and smiling at you.

Hi, I am Ben Myhre! Ramshackle Pantry is about the most decadent classics and the history behind them! We explore delicious recipes, the history behind them, and find ways to make the recipes our own! Then, I share my recipes with you. Find out more about me and Ramshackle Pantry in the About page.

More about me →

Recent Recipes

  • Semifreddo Cookies and Cream Homemade Ice Cream Cake
  • How to pasteurize eggs with an Anova sous vide cooker
  • Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Chili Sauce
  • Simple Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix Recipe
Subscribe Click Here Emails - Updates

Popular Recipes

Footer

↑ back to top

"Featured In - msn.com, SheKnows, Mix.com, yummly, High Plains Reader, and Food Gawker" with logos

About

  • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact

Copyright © 2020 - Ramshackle Pantry

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter