Garnish:
Luxardo maraschino cherry
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
2/3 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
1/3 fl oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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Review:
Cognac is sweeter than the rye whiskey (or even bourbon) on which the Manhattan is classically based. Cognac is also usually slightly lower in alcohol, hence cognac suits a 'Perfect' rather than 'Sweet' Manhattan recipe.
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Nutrition:
One serving of Brandy Manhattan contains 173 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 27.34% alc./vol. (54.68° proof)
- 24.7 grams of pure alcohol
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