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Manhattan Goes Tokyo
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Manhattan Goes Tokyo
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 1 oz | Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake |
| 1⁄2 oz | Ginger liqueur |
| 4 drop | Bob's Ginger Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist (discarded) & garnish with skewered candied ginger.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A dry and delicately ginger-spiced Manhattan with a touch of Tokyo, courtesy of a slug of Japanese sake.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Josh Morton of Barrow's Intense ginger liqueur.
Manhattan cocktail history
Nutrition:
One serving of Manhattan Goes Tokyo contains 191 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 23.41% alc./vol. (23.41° proof)
- 21.1 grams of pure alcohol
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