Cocktail Spotlight: The Manhattan & Old Fashioned from Hutch American Bistro

Some recipes are classics for a reason. They’re dependable and delicious, and are always the right choice when you need them. The Manhattan and The Old Fashioned are perfect examples of those classics. And if you’re looking for a good classic cocktail, right when you need it, let Hutch American Bistro {3301 North Clark Street, Chicago; 773.248.1155} welcome you in. It’s cozy and comforting, and they have brunch daily starting at 10AM, plus a lively social hour everyday too. Plenty of time for you to return again and again for these old favorites…

Manhattan

• 2oz Wiseman Rye

• 1oz Antica Carpano Sweet Vermouth

• 3 dashes Ango Bitters

Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a glass over ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a double rocks glass over a large ice cube with a filthy black cherry (or a lemon twist, if preferred).

Old Fashioned

• 2oz Wiseman Rye

• 0.50oz Demerara Syrup

• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

• 3 dashes Orange Bitters

• Orange Peel

Fill a mixing glass with ice, add the bitters and then rye whiskey. Stir until well-chilled. Strain and serve over a large ice cube in a double rocks glass. Twist to express the oil of an orange twist over the glass, then drop the orange peel into the glass to garnish.