However, you can put your own personal spin on your Manhattan cocktail just by changing the rye whiskey used in the recipe ..

Most modern recipes double or triple the measure ... than a Sazerac but less of a dandy than a Vieux Carre, a rye whiskey cocktail that’s ready to be deployed any time you’re in the mood ...

One such variation is the Black Manhattan, a delightfully dusky, deliciously complex cocktail ... Most traditional recipes ...