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Elderflower Manhattan

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (103)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Bourbon whiskey
1 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
12 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1910

Prepare

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

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Elderflower Manhattan contains 242 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 2 standard drinks
  • 26.82% alc./vol. (53.64° proof)
  • 28.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

History

Created in 2006 by yours truly and originally named Paris Manhattan.
Manhattan cocktail history

Review

Elderflower replaces sweet vermouth in this floral Manhattan.

AKA: Paris Manhattan

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Comments & Discussion

Marek Vranka
I expected it to be much more sweet and flowery.
score: 0
Jeremy Harrold
It’s like a ‘lite’ sweet Manhattan. It doesn’t have as much depth as a traditional sweet Manhattan and the Bitters are a bit overwhelming.
score: 1
Sean Baron
If using St German, wouldn’t this be better known as an Alpine Manhattan or a Savoie/Savoy Manhattan as it’s not made in Paris?
score: 0
Karen MacLeod
Love this Manhattan
score: 1
Chris Dimal
The Manhattan for the sweet tooth. Suits me and younger drinkers. By far my favourite Manhattan.
score: 1
Daryl Smith
That is a well-balanced drink, I tried it without the Maraschino cherry and it wasn't as nice in my opinion so I'd definitely recommend making sure you've got some on hand.
score: 0
Anna Thompson
Absolutely superb.
score: 1
Will May
This drink has an excellent balance and complexity. Note that it is called a Paris Manhattan in the 15th edition Diffords Guide cocktail book.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks Will. I'd forgotten about the name change but I have added a note above and also made this cocktail searchable as Paris Manhattan.
score: 1

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$5.55 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
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