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Here’s How 9 Top Bartenders Make Manhattans at Home

Dating back to the late-1800s, the Manhattan is widely considered the first "modern" cocktail. While the cocktail is relatively straightforward, its effortless balance gave way to numerous variations.

Here’s How 9 Top Bartenders Make Manhattans at Home

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Dating back to the late-1800s, the Manhattan is widely considered the first "modern" cocktail.

While the cocktail is relatively straightforward, its effortless balance gave way to numerous variations.

It also inspired a new category of cocktails made by mixing spirits with fortified wine that have become classics in their own right like the Rob Roy or Vieux Carré.

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Dating back to the late-1800s, the Manhattan is widely considered the first "modern" cocktail. While the cocktail is relatively straightforward, its effortless balance gave way to numerous variations. It also inspired a new category of cocktails made by mixing spirits with fortified wine that have become classics in their own right like the Rob Roy or Vieux Carré.

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