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Chances are, most Manhattans you’ve ordered have been served with a Maraschino cherry as the garnish. But did you know that the first garnish to be used in a Manhattan was a lemon peel? The lemon [...]

The Manhattan recipe is one of the building blocks of modern mixology. Without changing the recipe proportions you can simply create a new and  interesting drink experience by infusing the spirit [...]

The number one rule in spectacular Manhattan making is, the drink must be stirred rather than shake. In fact, all cocktails with clear liquid should be stirred. Stirring your Manhattan will bring [...]

Looking for food ideas that’ll pair perfectly with your favorite Manhattan cocktails? The cocktail itself is creative and complex; full of spice, smoke, and honeyed vanilla notes. The [...]

In the mid-1930’s Manhattans began to include bourbon instead of rye, because bourbon was more readily available after prohibition. Post-prohibition, Bourbon distilleries were able to increase [...]

The original 1870’s Manhattan recipe calls for rye whiskey, but why? The answer is relatively straightforward, rye was American’s whiskey of choice for decades, maintaining its popularity [...]

Amongst cocktail enthusiasts, there is much debate over which makes a better Manhattan, a bourbon or rye?  Each spirit brings different qualities to this classic drink, as they are each different [...]

Like any good classic, the most popular account of The Manhattan’s creation is a bit of a myth. As the story goes, the first Manhattan was made at the Manhattan Club during a posh political [...]