Manhattan / 曼哈顿¶
难度 / Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
技法 / Technique: Stir / 搅拌法
背景 / History¶
曼哈顿（Manhattan）是最具传奇色彩的经典鸡尾酒之一，其历史可追溯至19世纪70年代。最广为流传的故事称，它诞生于纽约曼哈顿俱乐部（Manhattan Club），是为詹妮·杰罗姆（Jennie Jerome，温斯顿·丘吉尔的母亲）举办的宴会而创造的。虽然这一说法的真实性存在争议，但曼哈顿鸡尾酒确实在19世纪末的纽约迅速走红。作为最早使用苦艾酒（Vermouth）的鸡尾酒之一，曼哈顿开创了一个全新的鸡尾酒家族，并直接影响了后来的 Martinez、Martini 等经典酒款的诞生。它被誉为"鸡尾酒之后"，与 Old Fashioned（鸡尾酒之王）并列为酒吧世界的两大基石。
The Manhattan is one of the most legendary classic cocktails, with a history dating back to the 1870s. The most popular origin story claims it was created at the Manhattan Club in New York City for a banquet hosted by Jennie Jerome (Winston Churchill's mother). While the veracity of this tale is debated, the Manhattan did indeed rise to prominence in late 19th-century New York. As one of the first cocktails to incorporate vermouth, the Manhattan pioneered an entirely new family of cocktails and directly influenced later classics such as the Martinez and the Martini. It is often called the "Queen of Cocktails," standing alongside the Old Fashioned (the "King") as one of the two foundational pillars of the cocktail world.
原料 / Ingredients¶
| 原料 / Ingredient | 用量 (ml) | 用量 (oz) | 备注 / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 黑麦威士忌 / Rye Whiskey | 60 ml | 2 oz | 推荐 Rittenhouse 或 Bulleit Rye / Rittenhouse or Bulleit Rye recommended |
| 甜苦艾酒 / Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 1 oz | 推荐 Carpano Antica Formula 或 Dolin Rouge |
| 安格斯图拉苦精 / Angostura Bitters | 2 滴 / 2 dashes | — | 经典配方 / Classic formula |
| 鸡尾酒樱桃 / Cocktail Cherry | 1 颗 / 1 piece | — | 推荐 Luxardo 黑樱桃 / Luxardo Maraschino recommended |
步骤 / Instructions¶
中文步骤¶
- 将黑麦威士忌、甜苦艾酒和安格斯图拉苦精倒入调酒杯（Mixing Glass）中。
- 加入充足冰块。
- 用吧匙轻柔、稳定地搅拌 30–40 秒，直到酒液充分冷却并获得适度稀释。搅拌时保持吧匙紧贴杯壁旋转，动作应优雅流畅。
- 使用隔冰器（Julep Strainer 或 Hawthorne Strainer），将酒液滤入冰镇过的碟形杯或马天尼杯中。
- 用鸡尾酒签串一颗 Luxardo 樱桃，放入杯中作为装饰。
- 即可享用。
English Steps¶
- Add rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill with plenty of ice.
- Stir gently and steadily with a bar spoon for 30–40 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted. Keep the bar spoon flush against the inside wall of the glass and stir with smooth, elegant motions.
- Strain through a julep strainer or Hawthorne strainer into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry on a cocktail pick.
- Serve and enjoy.
杯具 / Glassware¶
碟形杯或马天尼杯 / Coupe or Martini Glass — 提前冰镇 / Pre-chilled
装饰 / Garnish¶
鸡尾酒樱桃 / Cocktail Cherry — 推荐 Luxardo 品牌黑樱桃 / Luxardo Maraschino cherry recommended
调酒师贴士 / Pro Tips¶
- 黑麦威士忌是正统：虽然波本也可以用，但经典曼哈顿使用黑麦威士忌——其辛辣感能更好地平衡甜苦艾酒的甜度。 Rye whiskey is traditional — its spice balances the sweetness of the vermouth better than bourbon, though bourbon is also acceptable.
- 苦艾酒至关重要：甜苦艾酒是曼哈顿的灵魂之一。劣质苦艾酒会毁掉整杯酒。选用优质品牌（如 Carpano Antica Formula），并确保开瓶后冷藏保存。 Vermouth quality is critical — it is the soul of a Manhattan. Poor vermouth will ruin the drink. Use quality brands and refrigerate after opening.
- 搅拌的艺术：曼哈顿必须搅拌，不能摇。搅拌能保持酒液的清澈和丝滑质感。搅拌时间约 30–40 秒，过短则不够冷却，过长则过度稀释。 A Manhattan must be stirred, never shaken. Stirring preserves clarity and silky texture. Aim for 30–40 seconds — too short and it's underdiluted; too long and it's watery.
- 冰镇杯具：将碟形杯提前放入冰箱至少 10 分钟，冰杯能让酒液保持更长时间的低温。 Chill your glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes beforehand — a cold glass keeps the drink at optimal temperature longer.
- 樱桃的选择：避免使用超市中常见的亮红色糖渍樱桃。Luxardo Maraschino 或 Filthy Black 樱桃能为曼哈顿增添层次感。 Avoid bright-red supermarket maraschino cherries. Luxardo Maraschino or Filthy Black cherries add depth and sophistication.
常见变体 / Common Variations¶
| 变体名称 / Variation | 说明 / Description |
|---|---|
| 完美曼哈顿 / Perfect Manhattan | 使用等量甜苦艾酒和干苦艾酒 / Uses equal parts sweet and dry vermouth |
| 干曼哈顿 / Dry Manhattan | 仅使用干苦艾酒，以柠檬皮装饰 / Uses only dry vermouth, garnished with lemon twist |
| 黑曼哈顿 / Black Manhattan | 以 Averna（阿马罗苦酒）替代甜苦艾酒 / Replaces sweet vermouth with Averna amaro |
| 罗伯·罗伊 / Rob Roy | 以苏格兰威士忌替代黑麦威士忌 / Substitutes Scotch whisky for rye |
| 布鲁克林 / Brooklyn | 使用黑麦威士忌 + 干苦艾酒 + Maraschino 利口酒 + Amer Picon / Rye + dry vermouth + Maraschino liqueur + Amer Picon |