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+---
+title: Manhattan
+tags: ['alcohol', 'liquor']
+date: 2024-01-04
+author: "erik-rodabaugh"
+---
+
+- ⏲️ Prep time: 3 min
+- 🍽️ Servings: 1
+
+## Ingredients
+
+- 2oz whisky (generally a rye or bourbon)
+- 1oz sweet vermouth
+- 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters
+- Cherry or lemon twist to garnish (optional) 
+
+## Directions
+
+1. Stir the wiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice
+2. Strain into a coupe glass
+3. Garnish as desired
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+{
+	"name": "Erik Rodabaugh",
+	"website": "https://erikrodabaugh.com",
+}