The 5 Best Bitters for a Manhattan
- For a Classic Manhattan: Angostura Aromatic Bitters. ...
- For a Brighter Manhattan: Regans' Orange Bitters No. ...
- For a Luxurious Manhattan: The Bitter Truth Chocolate Bitters. ...
- For a More Spiced Manhattan: Dale DeGroff's Pimento Bitters.
What's the best bitters for a Manhattan?
Best Overall: Angostura Bitters Set
Essential in a Manhattan cocktail as well as an old-fashioned, Angostura Aromatic Bitters have a pronounced tamarind and cinnamon flavor. If you come across any cocktail recipe that simply says "bitters," it's very likely that it was written with this bottle in mind.
What do you garnish a Manhattan with?
There are two traditional garnishes for the Manhattan – an orange peel and a cherry. Some prefer to use just the cherry, and a high-quality cherry at that (talking about you, Luxardo).
