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Manhattan Island

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (149)
Manhattan Island image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/6 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
3 dash Angostura Aromatic 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 skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Manhattan Island contains 193 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.7 standard drinks
  • 25.29% alc./vol. (50.59° proof)
  • 24.3 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.

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History

Manhattan cocktail history

Review

A twist on the classic Harvard, or brandy-based Sweet Manhattan.

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Comments & Discussion

Joseph Nelson Premium Member
I love a Manhattan but had yet to try a brandy-based version. This was a delightful recipe! It's also one of the occasions I feel like being heavy-handed with the Angostura is a good choice; it brings out a depth to the brandy that might be too soft otherwise. Overall, a new favorite!
score: 1
Joe Cornwall
One year ago I mixed a batched Manhattan Island and aged it in a TEN30 barrel I've used to age multiple Manhattan variations. My version was made with Hennessy VSOP, Cocchi di Torino vermouth and Luxardo cherry liqueur.

Exquisite!
score: 3
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was a great Manhattan. Loved the use of the cognac. Strong, but very well balanced. Perfect before dinner.
score: 3
Scott from Fife Premium Member
Really liked this grown up cocktail. A refreshing balance of flavours- great for winding down before dinner at the end of the week!
score: 2
james kulchyk
I used 1/4 shot of the Luxardo (hard to resist) and it was warm and strong. Perfect for New Years Eve 2022 !
score: 3
Rachel L
Took your suggestion and added two amarena cherries for an extra treat.
score: 0
Jeremy Harrold
Made with Cocchi Storico Vermouth Di Torino and just a couple of dashes of Angostura it was a deeply flavoursome, strong drink. Good to have after a hard day!
score: 4

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$0.55 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 75 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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