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Manhattan (Perfect)
The medium-dry version of the classic Manhattan cocktail
Michael Guberman
22nd March at 22:26
5/12ths Really!
23rd March at 14:13
In the UK the standard spirit measure is 25ml and so the half measure of 12.5 ml, which converts to 5/12 oz, is commonplace. Indeed, outside the USA, bartenders work in ml using increments of 2.5 ml, which incidentally is 1/24 oz. For a conversion table, please click “Read about cocktail measures and measuring” under the recipe above.