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Caramel Manhattan

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (20)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1⁄2 fl oz Giffard Caramel Toffee liqueur
1⁄3 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
2⁄3 fl oz Pineapple juice
1 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a LSA Olivia Champagne Saucer

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and pineapple wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
  2. Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Caramel Manhattan contains 187 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 20.09% alc./vol. (40.18° proof)
  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2002 by Nick Strangeway in London, England.
See: Manhattan cocktail history

More cocktails by Nick Strangeway

Review

Flavours combine harmoniously with the character of the bourbon still evident.

Cocktail of the day:

5th April 2026 is National Caramel Day

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Comments & Discussion

Turbo Panther
I dropped the pineapple juice since I didn’t have it this time and used a half ounce of simple syrup. The caramel stands out much more this way. I think I’ll do it moving forward.
score: 1
Brian Herring Premium Member
I too didn't have the caramel liqueur so i went for the nearest thing i had "Nougat & Hazelnut Liqueur, cant compare to original recipe but it tasted lovely with the liqueur complementing the Bourbon very well indeed
score: 1
Alex White Premium Member
I switched up the recipe based on a lack of Caramel Liqueur 5 years ago and have been doing it ever since. 1.5 oz of Bourbon, 0.5oz Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino, 0.5oz Martini Riserva Rubino, 0.5oz Caramel Syrup, 1 oz Pineapple Juice, 2 dashes of Bitter Truth Creole Bitters.
score: 1
Alejandro Chaves
I went for 30 ml Caramel Liqueur, so the caramel flavor is more present along with the bourbon. I guess it will vary depending on the bottles you are using.
score: 1

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Makes a minimum of 8 cocktails.
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