The Manhattan’s Many Modern Classics
No other cocktail has landed more offshoots in the contemporary hall of fame. Here are six of our favorites.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
What Is It About the Manhattan?
There’s a reason why the Golden Age recipe has inspired more modern classic cocktails than any other.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
French Manhattan
A riff on the American classic calls for Cognac and orange liqueur.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Ed Anderson
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The Making of the Modern Manhattan
Three top bartenders reimagine the iconic blueprint with cocktails that nod to tradition yet look to the future.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
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Autumn in New York
Keyatta Mincey-Parker’s fig-infused Manhattan riff calls on the flavors of fall.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Anything Besides Water?
Herbaceous modifers lend dimension to Stephanie Andrews’ Manhattan riff.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Sting Rye
An unconventional two-ingredient Manhattan from Miami's Tom Lasher-Walker.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Manhattan With Caitlin Laman
In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Caitlin Laman breaks down her bold take on the timeless Manhattan.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photo: Jackie Rivas
Go Ahead, Shake Your Martini
Defying the rules of convention can yield surprising—and scandalous—results.
