The Manhattan Cocktail: A Modern Guide to the Whiskey Classic

History, lore, and over fifty recipes in a "compulsively readable book about a classic American cocktail" (Susan Reigler, author of Kentucky Bourbon Country).

Alongside such classics as the Old Fashioned, Mint Julep, and Martini, the Manhattan has been a staple of the sophisticated bar scene since the nineteenth century. Never out of style, this iconic drink has seen a renaissance in the craft cocktail movement, with a boost from TV's Mad Men. In theory, the recipe is simple: a mixture of w...