Name: Tequila Manhattan
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Añejo tequila; 25 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 2 dash Aromatic bitters; 1.25 ml Maraschino syrup

Tequila Manhattan
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Glass:

Photographed in a Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz

Ingredients:
2 fl oz	Patrón Añejo tequila
⁵⁄₆ fl oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
2 dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
¹⁄₂₄ fl oz	Maraschino (Marasca) syrup (from cherry jar)

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Prepare:

Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Express orange zest twist over cocktail and discard. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

A Sweet Manhattan but with the distinctive herbal agave notes of tequila.

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AKA: Distrito Federal

History:

Manhattan cocktail history

Nutrition:

One serving of Tequila Manhattan contains 173 calories

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
25.63% alc./vol. (51.26° proof)
22.3 grams of pure alcohol

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Matt's Mix Artistry

8th May at 18:11

I’ve seen this named the ‘Distrito Federal’ In case anyone ever orders that. Also made with reposado, it can work.

Simon Difford

9th May at 10:40

Thanks. I've added Distrito Federal as an AKA, so it's easier for others to find.

John Hinojos

18th March 2023 at 00:27

Outstanding. The flavours of the anejo tequila works perfectly. Cherry syrup adds a hint of the cherry but without sweetness. I do find many Manhattans too sweet, but this was perfectly balanced. Bitters add a wonderful peppery and spicy taste. Would be great before or after dinner.