Batch Cocktail Recipe: Manhattan

We’re leaning into a classic dinner party for this month. And what’s more classic than a Manhattan?

Instead of playing bartender all night, we’re making a large batch and diluting it with water, so all you need to do is pour your guests a glass. Or, keep this on ice on your bar cart so your guests can help themselves.

One tip: when using bitters in a batch cocktail, start with less and adjust to taste.

If you’re more of a martini gal (like Britt & Sarah), here’s our batch martini recipe:)

Batch Manhattan
makes 8 cocktails

shopping list —

• 480 ml (16.2 oz) rye whiskey

• 240 ml (8.1 oz) sweet vermouth

• 12-16 dashes Angostura bitters

• 160 ml (5.4 oz) filtered water

• brandied cherries or lemon twists

equipment —

• empty glass bottle with a screw cap or a pitcher

• funnel

• chilled coupes, coupettes, or martini glasses

steps —

1. Mix everything together and pour into a bottle or pitcher.

2. Keep chilled on ice or in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. Pour 3 oz into chilled coupettes and garnish with cocktail cherries or a lemon twist.