The Manhattan is a classic example of the 2:1 rule that governs many traditional cocktails. It blends 2 ounces of spirit with 1 ounce of sweetness and is grounded by several dashes of bitters.

A subtle twist on a cocktail classic, this Maple Manhattan has all the sweetness you could want out of a Christmastime cocktail, balancing spiced bourbon and rich maple syrup. Traditional recipes ...