Five Manhattan Variations for Modern Drinkers
It's no surprise that the simple whiskey classic has inspired countless modern riffs. Here are five that incorporate everything from coffee to amaro.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Long Look Back
Kacie Lambert's riff on the Manhattan features a split-base of rye whiskey, Toki Japanese whisky and Braulio.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How to Bottle and Freeze Cocktails at Home
Why batched and frozen Martinis and Manhattans should be in every home bartender's arsenal.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Can the Martini-on-the-Rocks Make a Comeback?
In the years following World War II, ordering a Martini or Manhattan on the rocks was a standard affair. For some drinkers, it still is.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
How to Hack Classic Cocktails for the Holidays
With additions like syrups and some key ingredient swaps, there's no reason classic cocktails can't pinch-hit in the holiday drink canon. Here, how to "holiday-ize" everything from the Daiquiri to…
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Manhattan
We asked 17 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Manhattan—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best. Robert Simonson on the search…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Joaquín Simó’s Manhattan
In our tasting of 17 Manhattans from America's top bartenders, Simó's rye and bourbon recipe came in second.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Jeremy Oertel’s Manhattan
Jeremy Oertel's take on the Manhattan was the top vote-getter at our tasting of 17 Manhattan recipes.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Caitlin Laman’s Manhattan
Caitlin Laman's bourbon Manhattan came in third in our tasting of 17 different Manhattans from America's top bartenders.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Lincoln
This drink was conceived by Charles Cerankosky as a Manhattan variant in the vein of the Greenpoint or Red Hook cocktails.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
