Classic cocktails are all about style, craftsmanship, and elegance in simplicity, built to last and brimming with nostalgia. Glasses filled with strong liquor balanced by bitters, citrus, spice, or sweet vermouth, such as the Manhattan, are still great to re-invent now and again, and this is why you should try adding ice to your next glass.

Some mixologists think that a martini or Manhattan on the rocks is blasphemy, but adding ice to a Manhattan is nothing new. This way of enjoying the classic drink was downright popular in the 1950s and 60s, and a Manhattan on ice is a refreshing godsend in the summer months, if you're not very into piña coladas or mojitos.

Ice also dilutes the very alcohol-heavy Manhattan for a slower rate of intoxication, allowing you to enjoy your drink at a good pace without the need for constant refills. A Manhattan on ice is easy to make at home and can be customized just like a standard Manhattan, so give it a try and see why naysayers are wrong.