Name: Brandy Manhattan
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Cognac (brandy); 20 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 10 ml Dry vermouth; 1 dash Aromatic bitters

Brandy Manhattan
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Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz

Ingredients:
2 oz	Rémy Martin V.S.O.P.
²⁄₃ oz	Strucchi Vermouth Rosso
¹⁄₃ oz	Strucchi Vermouth Dry
1 dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

Strength & taste guide:

Gentle

Boozy

Sweet

Dry/sour

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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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Variant:

Delmonico; Saratoga

History:

Manhattan cocktail history

Nutrition:

One serving of Brandy Manhattan contains 178 calories

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
25.41% alc./vol. (25.41° proof)
22.9 grams of pure alcohol

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John CARR

5th November 2024 at 14:14

Really delicious! Given the origins of cocktails in the US when cognac was the dominant spirit, before domestic whiskey greatly expanded, a brandy Manhattan is perfectly logical. As well as tasty. I added an orange spritz as well, orange butters could also work, depending on your ingredients. Even better is it warmed slightly. One to add to the repertoire.

John CARR

5th November 2024 at 14:43

Recipe was also very amenable to combining vermouths for added complexity, e.g. I used up some slightly older and tired carpano and Rosso antico to good effect. … might be time to invest in a coravin..

John Hinojos

11th March 2023 at 05:31

This a outstanding as an evening sipper. Very spirit-forward with just a hint of sweetness. Nice herbal tones. Was a lot drier than I was expecting based on the sweetness rating. Would definitely do again for a nightcap.

Anonymous

8th January 2022 at 00:28

Very nice Manhattan. Used a little less Rosso Sweet Vermouth then called for as I didn't want too sweet of a Manhattan. Definitely will make it again. Would give it 9.23/10

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