Greek in Manhattan

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Photographed in an Urban Bar 1910 Retro Coupette 15cl

Ingredients:
1 1⁄3 oz Metaxa 12 Stars
2⁄3 oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄12 oz Mastiha liqueur
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  6. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

Created by yours truly in May 2025.

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History:

Perhaps a little fresher and brighter than a classic Manhattan, so suited to the aperitivo moment as much as a late-night tiple.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Greek in Manhattan contains 183 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 26.87% alc./vol. (26.87° proof)
  • 24.9 grams of pure alcohol

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