Abigail Gullo, director of Bartender's Circle, is passionate about the Manhattan. Not only did she grow up on New York's most storied island, she first learned how to make the drink as a seven year old, and has been honing her technique ever since. Tune in to hear Abigail Gullo's perfected Manhattan recipe — also listed below — and don't forget to subscribe!

Abigail Gullo’s Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rye whiskey
• 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• 1 dash orange bitters
• 1 dash other bitters, such as bergamot (optional)
• 1 lemon twist
• 1 brandied cocktail cherry

Directions

1. Combine all wet ingredients in a mixing glass.
2. Add ice and stir to chill.
3. Strain into a chilled Manhattan glass (or Nic & Nora as an alternative).
4. Lightly express lemon twist over the cocktail then discard.
5. Garnish with cocktail cherry and serve.

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