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Walnut Manhattan

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (53)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2/3 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/2 fl oz Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Waterford Mixology Coupe Clear

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry and walnut half.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry dropped into cocktail and walnut half on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Walnut Manhattan contains 206 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 26.63% alc./vol. (53.26° proof)
  • 25.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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Review

A Sweet Manhattan with subtle hint of walnut.

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Comments & Discussion

Mike Premium Member
A good, strong drink, but not subtle or terribly complex. The walnut liqueur plays a starring role. Makes me wonder whether a high rye bourbon like OGD would be better suited. Definitely want to avoid light sweet vermouths like Dolin and Cinzano.

Willett PR, Cocchi di Torino, Mallo Nocino
score: 1
Werd Bmocsil
Buffalo Trace, Giacomo Sperone Vermouth di Torino, Faccia Brutto Nocino, Angostura Bitters. Bangin'.
score: 2
Jeremy Harrold
After being impressed with a(n) Hazelnut Manhattan I bought a bottle of Nocino.
Totally different. Almost Port or perhaps Amaro notes with more depth and a touch of bitterness in the finish. Not bad.
score: 1
Jeremy Harrold
Very good. However not owning an off-licence, I deviated from the recipe and used some Fratello hazelnut liqueur. I beefed it up using Bonded JD whiskey and Antica vermouth. The hazelnut flavour seemed to float above (it honestly did!) the deeper Manhattan ones. Worth having a bottle of hazelnut liqueur in the house!
score: 0
Frederic D. Premium Member
Very nice drink. Made with Elijah Craig, Cocchi Storico, Nux Alpina, and Woodford Reserve Bohemian Bitters. A great twist on the traditional (sweet) Manhattan. Fruitier vermouth don't work nearly as well in this (looking at you, Noilly Prat).
score: 2
Frederic D. Premium Member
Correction - they're Old Forester Bohemian Bitters (and yhey are very good).
score: 1
Herbert Brant
Delightfully rich. I am a great fan of Manhattans, and this variation really works beautifully.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
This a great variant of the Manhattan. The walnut flavour of the walnut is subtle, but nice. Almost tasted as if there is chocolate in the cocktail. In my favourites, and may try with other nut liqueurs.
score: 2
Katie Winder
I think this is outstanding! The subtle walnut adds interest and depth to your typical Manhattan.
score: 1