The Manhattan is among the most legendary drinks of all time — and one of the best location-inspired cocktails in the world — but it is still subject to its fair share of criticism. Among these is ...

On December 18, 1901, the New York Sun wrote about the new trend sweeping through the New York bars, that of guests requesting “dry” cocktails. A lady had ordered a dry Manhattan—which is to say, a ...

The Perfect Manhattan is one of those drinks that (good) bartenders know about and like to tinker with but hasn’t quite hit the mainstream yet (or again, really). Like a lot of classic cocktails, this ...

It may feel a little adolescent, but there are still some things, in adult life, that are cool. The Manhattan is one of those things. It’s not cool like a fast car or a devil-may-care attitude, nor is ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. Now ...

As I satisfied a fall craving by mixing myself an assortment of fortifying Manhattans (yes, an assortment; in my house, that's called "research"), I concluded that it may be time for Canada to ...

Sam Ross gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the perfect Manhattan, plus where to find one in L.A. should you not be so DIY-inclined. You like drinking, sure, and maybe you even have a few ...