The 5 best Manhattans in Los Angeles

Hinoki & the Bird excels at pretty much every drink on their cocktail list, but the Manhattan here is a thing of beauty. Made with Harajuku Japanese whiskey, Byrrh Quinquina, Gran Classico, chocolate bitters and an orange peel garnish, it's a rich, slightly sweet and totally suave version of the classic. $15

Katie Emmerson, bar manager at The Walker Inn in Koreatown, takes advantage of Southern California's bounty by sourcing citrus at the Santa Monica farmers' market for her Blood Orange Manhattan. She also uses rye, sweet vermouth and cognac for a smooth finish. $20

Three Clubs is a Hollywood bar for people who hate Hollywood bars, one that evokes images of washed up lounge singers in smoke-filled rooms, of rock 'n' roll and cabaret. With its deep red interior compounded by carpeted floors, velvet wallpaper, mahogany paneling, black leather and a sparkly black ceiling, it’s an atmosphere that practically demands a Manhattan. Fortunately, they make a great one with your choice of bourbon or rye. $12

Who would have thought that one of the city's top Manhattans could be found in the Best Western Hollywood Hills hotel? Named after one of the hotel's owners, Melvin Adler, this "nearly kosher" cocktail is made with 101 Rye and Manischewitz vermouth. $15

Viviane's sleek, mid-century interior and poolside location is the perfect setting for a Manhattan. But how about three? The Beverly Hills restaurant offers three different versions of the classic drink: Traditional, Rob Roy and Cuban. To avoid FOMO, order the flight and try all of them. $13 for each, $18 for a flight