How do I order a Manhatten?

Question

When I order a (neat) Manhatten at the bar, sometimes it has sort of a bitter taste (the way I like it), and sometimes its much too sweat. When I order it, how should I specify how to make it?

Answer 1

"May I have a Manhattan, please? Dry."

Answer 2

Tell the bartender (or peson taking your order) that you want a regular manhattan but not overly sweet. Normally the amount of sweet vermouth and cherrry juice causes the sweetness. They can cut down the amount of vermouth to help.
Personally I enjoy a Dry Manhattan. It is made with the dry vermouth and without bitters..

Answer 3

Some Manhattan recipes include Aromatic Bitters , if you like it bitter, be sure this is in there and other recipes do not, also opt for dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth.

Answer 4

oder it the way you do but watch how they make it.every bartender has their own way of making a drink.when they make it just the way you want it,remember how it. don't ever accept a drink you don't like.send it back and get what you want.

Answer 5

First of all there is the Question , do i like Bourbon or Brandy ?? Then you tell the Bartender if you like it Sweet or not.......that's it.