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Jim Beam Manhattan
Savor the classic Bourbon Manhattan, crafted with our smooth Jim Beam bourbon, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters, delivering a sophisticated blend of rich flavors and a hint of spice.
- Easy
- 1-3 min
- Spirit-forward
ingredients and how to craft
What You Need
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3
Jim Beam
- aromatic bitters
- 1 sweet vermouth
- Garnish with orange peel and/or cherry
HOW TO CRAFT ONE SERVE
Once you’ve got everything ready, follow the steps below to make the perfect Bourbon Manhattan drink recipe—cold, smooth, and spirit-forward from the first sip to the last.
Step 1
Prepare the Cocktail Glass: Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice water while preparing the Manhattan Bourbon cocktail.
Step 2
Combine ingredients: In a mixing glass, fill it with ice cubes and pour in 3 parts of Jim Beam Bourbon and add 1 part of sweet vermouth. Add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters into the mixing glass.
Step 3
Stir, don’t shake: Stir all the ingredients in the mixing glass gently with a bar spoon for about 20-30 seconds. This helps to chill and properly dilute the Manhattan Bourbon drink.
Step 4
Strain: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass using a julep strainer or a Hawthorne strainer.
Step 5
Garnish: Garnish the Bourbon Whiskey Manhattan with a cherry and/or a twist of orange peel. You can express the citrus peel over the drink to release its aromatic oils before adding it to the glass.
Your perfectly crafted Jim Beam Manhattan is ready to be served! Enjoy this classic bourbon cocktail, a timeless blend of Jim Beam Original, sweet vermouth with bitters that add depth and complexity to the Manhattan cocktail recipe.
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What a Manhattan Bourbon Drink Tastes Like
In this Bourbon Whiskey Manhattan, Jim Beam Original brings its signature notes of sweet caramel, vanilla, and oak right up front. Sweet vermouth adds a rich, wine-like sweetness that rounds those caramel-vanilla tones, while aromatic bitters sharpen the edges with spice and depth—keeping the sip smooth, balanced, and unmistakably spirit-forward. Express an orange peel over the drink (or add a cherry) and let those citrus oils do the work—bright on the nose, perfect against the bourbon’s warm oak.
A Bourbon Manhattan is best served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass to keep those flavors crisp and focused. Prefer it a little softer? Pour it over a big ice cube and sip it on the rocks—same flavor, slower melt. Either way, keep it cold, keep it simple.
If you’re into classic cocktails, the Jim Beam Manhattan is just the start. That same citrus peel finish shows up in another go-to, too—the Old Fashioned recipe—simple, bold, and all about letting the bourbon lead.
Can You Make a Manhattan with Bourbon?
Absolutely. A Manhattan is traditionally made with rye whiskey—bold, spicy, and classic. That’s why a Jim Beam Rye Manhattan cocktail brings an old-school kick: warm spice, a bite of black pepper, and hints of vanilla and oak. Sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters round it out into a spirit-forward drink with real depth.
But swapping rye for bourbon is a legit move—and it’s a great one if you want a twist on the classic cocktail. In this Bourbon Manhattan recipe, Jim Beam Original leans smoother and slightly sweeter, with more of that soft vanilla-and-oak character. The result stays unmistakably “Manhattan,” just with a mellower sip and a little more warmth on the finish.
If you like spice and snap, go Rye Manhattan recipe. If you want smooth and easy-drinking, bourbon’s your pick. Either way, keep it cold, stir it right, and you’ve got a classic that never misses.
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