Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with cherry. The original Manhattan recipe calls for rye whiskey, which adds a spicy, sharp taste to the drink. But for those who prefer a bit more ...

The Manhattan is a cocktail that should always be stirred ... Just get yourself an elegant mixing glass or a straight-sided pitcher like this one and a cocktail spoon. Start stirring your ...

While the Manhattan survived Prohibition and thrived ... Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

The Manhattan cocktail — a potent and precise combination of whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters — was born about 150 years ago in the New York City borough after which it is named.