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Ruby Manhattan

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (49)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1 fl oz Cockburn's Tawny Eyes Tawny Port
1⁄4 fl oz Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur
2 dash Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

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

Garnish

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

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Ruby Manhattan contains 164 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 29.08% alc./vol. (58.16° proof)
  • 24.2 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

Adapted from a cocktail created in the 2000s by Michael Waterhouse at Devin Tavern in New York City, USA.
Manhattan cocktail history

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Review

Rye whiskey with a touch of apricot and grape fruitiness served short, dry and strong. A delicious nightcap.

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Comments & Discussion

Matt Premium Member
Heat from the rye is moderated pleasantly by the sweetness of the port and liqueur, and the apricot flavor is clearly present but not overbearing. A nice Manhattan variant.
score: 1
Giulio Motta
I opened a bottle of Tawny Port and was looking for a cocktail to stir; landed on this one as the ingredients looked like a list of my favorite things. And it's perfect. 5 stars+
score: 0
John CARR Premium Member
Perfectly balanced. Go easy with the built in dasher on the Peychaud bottle. I definitely got too much for my two dashes. On the dry side, rich, intense and fruity. Even a little smokey in character.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
The orange twist is important in providing a relieving lift here.
score: 1
Joel Tunnah
I'm confused... it's called the "Ruby Manhattan", but then uses tawny rather than ruby port.
score: 2
John CARR Premium Member
I assume referring to the colour. The tawny port definitely works.
score: 1
Avery Garnett
Not a Manhattan fan, but this alone may make me say otherwise.
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Have you tried the cherry Manhattan? Especially if your tastes extend to sweet things.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Of all the Manhattan variations I have tried. This is the best for my taste. Not overly sweet and perfectly balanced.
score: 1
mark dreyer
love variations on the Manhattan - will try this with maybe a triple sec - as i am not buying another one off liquor for the apricot
score: 3
David Teager
Ah, but with the apricot liqueur, you can also have the related (and delicious) Sunset Park. Or just add a dash to a nice martini.
score: 1
Jon Pidwerbecki
Good looking. Apricot Jammy without being overly sweet. Decent drink deserving more reviews. I liked it.
score: 1

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