Brandy Manhattan
Better than the original, the perfect Brandy Manhattan is a simple and sophisticated twist on a classic cocktail. It embraces the rich and smooth taste of brandy to create a balanced drink that is slightly sweeter than its traditional whiskey counterpart.
Equipment
- 1 coupe serving glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounce brandy
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- ½ ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the brandy, vermouth, and bitters.
- Stir with a spoon until the drink is well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a serving coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxado or cocktail cherry before serving immediately.
Notes
The classic garnish for a traditional Manhattan is a Luxardo cherry. This is a type of cherry that is dark red, almost black in color, and has a much different flavor from the classic cocktail cherry.
A Luxardo maraschino cherry is complex, fruity, and nutty - almost like amaretto. You can find Luxardo cherries online or at most local liquor stores. But of course, you could also just use a classic maraschino cocktail cherry or brandied cherries instead if you can't get hold of any Luxardo ones.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.02gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 0.3gIron: 0.02mg
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