The Rockpool Manhattan

Rich, balanced and beautifully considered, the Rockpool Manhattan is our take on one of the world’s most enduring cocktails. Crafted with bourbon, vermouth and bitters, it’s a timeless classic designed to be savoured slowly and shared generously.

  • 16 June 2026
  • From our table to yours
  • Cocktails

Bring a little of the Rockpool bar experience home.

Recipe information

  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1

Some cocktails never go out of style. The Manhattan is one of them.

A fixture of great bars for more than a century, the Manhattan remains a benchmark of balance, simplicity and craftsmanship. At Rockpool, we’ve refined our version with a thoughtful blend of bourbon, vermouth and bitters, creating a cocktail that is rich, complex and effortlessly elegant.

Behind every Rockpool Manhattan is an appreciation for precision. Carefully balanced and crafted to be savoured slowly, it’s the kind of drink that rewards attention to detail and transforms a simple moment into an occasion.

Whether you’re entertaining friends, marking a special moment or simply unwinding at the end of the day, this timeless classic brings a little of the Rockpool bar experience into your home.

Crafted with precision.
Savoured without hurry.

Ali Toghani – Beverage Director

Method

  1. Add all the ingredient, except the garnish, to a mixing glass, cocktail shaker or jug.

    Note: This is a stirred, not shaken cocktail.

  2. Fill the glass with ice.

  3. Stir the cocktail to get the drink to the correct temperature and dilution. Roughly 20-25 seconds, or until the drink is very cold.

  4. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe style glass.

  5. Serve with the maraschino cherry, either placed in the glass or served on a cocktail pick.

Substitutions

At Rockpool we use Woodford Rockpool Double Oak but you can use standard double oak or any other bourbon that is more spice and oak forward.

At Rockpool we use a blend of vermouth but at home if you don’t have access to both you can simply use one or the other.

Bar Tips

Chill your glassware before serving. If you have space, chill your mixing glass too.

To batch ahead, double the recipe and add 20% water, then bottle and store in the freezer. Make sure the bottle is not filled to the top.

When ready to serve, pour straight from the freezer into a chilled glass and garnish.

Small measuring spoons with mL measurements are useful for cocktail recipes with precise quantities.

 

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 45mL Woodford Double Oak Bourbon 
  • 15mL Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
  • 10mL Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth

  • 1.25mL Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
  • 0.5mL Angostura Bitters
  • One Maraschino cherry for Garnish
Method

  1. Add all the ingredient, except the garnish, to a mixing glass, cocktail shaker or jug.

    Note: This is a stirred, not shaken cocktail.

  2. Fill the glass with ice.

  3. Stir the cocktail to get the drink to the correct temperature and dilution. Roughly 20-25 seconds, or until the drink is very cold.

  4. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe style glass.

  5. Serve with the maraschino cherry, either placed in the glass or served on a cocktail pick.

Substitutions

At Rockpool we use Woodford Rockpool Double Oak but you can use standard double oak or any other bourbon that is more spice and oak forward.

At Rockpool we use a blend of vermouth but at home if you don’t have access to both you can simply use one or the other.

Bar Tips

Chill your glassware before serving. If you have space, chill your mixing glass too.

To batch ahead, double the recipe and add 20% water, then bottle and store in the freezer. Make sure the bottle is not filled to the top.

When ready to serve, pour straight from the freezer into a chilled glass and garnish.

Small measuring spoons with mL measurements are useful for cocktail recipes with precise quantities.

 

Taste it at the source

This recipe is just a taste of what awaits at Rockpool Bar. Settle in for a cocktail, stay for the experience.

reserve at Rockpool Bar & Grill
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