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The Closers' Manhattan

Winnie Anderson
The Manhattan is the cocktail of choice for serious conversations and dark moods -- just like the vibe of this movie.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 4 minutes
Mixing Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Adults 21+

Equipment

  • 1 Jigger or small liquid measuring tool
  • 1 Mixing glass or glass pitcher
  • 1 Bar Spoon or long stirring tool
  • 1 Coupe or Martini Glass
  • 1 Paring knife (optional) This is to create the garnish, so if you don't want to add a peel you can skip it.
  • 1 Container (to store the fruit you cut the peel from) - optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 Maraschino or Luxardo cherry optional but elevates the drink

Instructions
 

  • Add ice to your mixing glass.
  • Measure the rye, vermouth, and bitters to your mixing glass
  • Stir for about 30 seconds until well chilled
  • Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass

Notes

Why this works:  The Manhattan’s bold, brooding profile mirrors the sharp tension of the film. Rye brings the edge, vermouth smooths it out—just like a Ricky Roma sales pitch.
Keyword Classic Cocktail, for Closers, Glengarry Glenn Ross, Whiskey
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