The Manhattan is a classic cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It was reportedly developed in the early 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York City. The recipe was first published in 1884 in the Bartender’s Manual by Harry Johnson.

There are many variations of the Manhattan, but the basic recipe is bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters. Some recipes also call for a dash of orange bitters. You can also add a dash of cherry brandy or …