I prefer my Manhattans served "Sweet", or "Perfect " at a push. The Manhattan is complex, challenging and moreish. Best of all, it's available in a style...
Did you add the bitters?
The bitters is the key part of the process.
Boston glass, fill with ice, 6x dash of bitters and stir for 90 seconds. Drain off the water, the idea is the ice should only be coated in bitters and not have any liquid bitters in the bottom, then start adding the ingredients one at a time then stir, topping up with fresh ice throughout, storing for 90 seconds before adding each ingredient. Water from the ice as you stir is essential.
The bitters is the key part of the process.
Boston glass, fill with ice, 6x dash of bitters and stir for 90 seconds. Drain off the water, the idea is the ice should only be coated in bitters and not have any liquid bitters in the bottom, then start adding the ingredients one at a time then stir, topping up with fresh ice throughout, storing for 90 seconds before adding each ingredient. Water from the ice as you stir is essential.