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Saratoga Cocktail
This brandy-influenced Sweet Manhattan is best mixed by throwing and enjoyed while bubbles still rest on its surface
Chris Dimal
15th December 2025 at 07:47
Threw the drink. It's only okay, with the rye perhaps being too forward for me. I did use Ango, as per the stipulated 1887 recipe. Maybe would be better with Boekers?
28th August 2024 at 00:40
Made this again using a 118 proof California Rye and 1/2 Dry and 1/2 Rosso vermouth. Made the final cocktail somewhat drier and with a little more rye punch. Loved this version the best.
5th June 2022 at 23:51
Very nice, but made one minor change. Decided to use the vermouth measurements in the Brandy Manhattan (2/3 sweet/1/3 dry). Made the cocktail a bit drier. Liked the mixture of the rye and cognac. Very nice aperitif.
4th June 2021 at 22:53
Just okay.