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Devil's Manhattan

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1 fl oz Southern/Louisiana-style whisky liqueur (e.g. Southern Comfort)
1⁄2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
3 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

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

Method

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

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Devil's Manhattan contains 247 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2.4 standard drinks
  • 31.05% alc./vol. (62.1° proof)
  • 33 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

Our Manhattan cocktail page features a detailed history and common variants.

Review

A sweet Manhattan with a hint of the south.

Variations/similar cocktails

Southern Manhattan

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
Looks like this is a variant of the Southern Manhattan / vice versa?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for pointing out, Peter. I'd not realised! I've added links between the two cocktails.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
A happy medium must be had between this and the 'Southern Manhattan'... I used Cinzano Rosso for both just now... But I'm wondering if a Carpano Antica is ideal. Wish I had some, dang... Between the two, I do prefer this Devil's ratio. It's growing on me. (21 May 2023, 1:52p)
score: 2
Tony Jones
A nice idea, but as ever, the horror of Southern Comfort actually holds it back.
I liked SC in 1989 when I was 19 - the cool film with Powers Booth and the less objectionable Caradine - but trying it now I learn it was horrible.
And it ruins any cocktail it touches.
score: 4
Ankur Patodia
On the sweeter side but delicious
score: 2

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