Manhattan
Cocktail avec alcool
Catégorie : Alcoolisé
Origine : Amérique du Nord
Ingrédients
- 2.50 cl de vermouth rosso
- 7.50 cl de whisky
- 5 de glaçons
Préparation
Place the ice cubes in a mixing glass. Pour in the vermouth and whisky, then stir vigorously. Strain the mixture (without the ice) into a chilled cocktail glass Garnish with a brandied cherry or cocktail cherry
Histoire
The Manhattan is one of the most famous and iconic cocktails in bar culture around the world. Contrary to a common misconception that might link it to Eastern Europe, its origins are in fact American, more specifically New York, in the eponymous Manhattan neighborhood. This cocktail appeared in the late 19th century, around the 1870s, a time when whiskey- and vermouth-based drinks were beginning to gain popularity in private clubs and the city’s bars.
This blend, now a true classic, is said to have been created under the inspiration of Winston Churchill’s mother, Lady Randolph Churchill, at the Manhattan Club in New York.
The Manhattan is traditionally made with whiskey, often rye or bourbon, rosso vermouth (Italian red vermouth), and is served with ice cubes. This simple yet elegant mix quickly won over cocktail lovers thanks to its harmonious balance between the strength of the whiskey and the slightly aromatic sweetness of the vermouth. The classic recipe is often enhanced with a dash of bitters, a key element in building the cocktail’s flavor profile.
Its name refers directly to the New York neighborhood of Manhattan, which was the hub of social and nightlife activity in the late 19th century. The Manhattan cocktail’s popularity has endured across eras and continents, becoming a symbol of style and refinement in the world of mixology. Thus, despite possible confusion about its origins, it is well established that the Manhattan is a true product of American culture, not Eastern Europe, even if certain ingredients such as vermouth have their roots in Europe.