Chocolate Orange Manhattan

Difford’s Guide
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Glass:

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 13 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
13 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
56 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth chilled
13 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
112 fl oz De Kuyper Brown Crème de Cacao
8 drop Chocolate bitters
× 1 1 serving
Read about cocktail measures and measuring

Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist expressed & discarded, and chocolate orange segment on rim.

How to make:

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish:

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  2. Garnish with chocolate orange segment on rim.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Review:

Yes, it's a Manhattan with delicate hints of chocolate and orange. A cocktail that properly delivers on its name. If you're looking for a simpler recipe, try:
- 50 ml Bourbon
- 25 ml Rosso vermouth
- 12.5 ml Cognac orange liqueur (e.g. Grand Marnier)
- 8 drops Chocolate Bitters

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History:

Others have made Chocolate Orange Manhattans; this recipe is by yours truly in January 2026.

Nutrition:

One serving of Chocolate Orange Manhattan contains 192 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 28.29% alc./vol. (56.58° proof)
  • 24.9 grams of pure alcohol

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