Perfect Brandy Manhattan
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The Perfect Brandy Manhattan is a smooth and elegant variation of the classic whiskey Manhattan, substituting brandy and equal amounts of sweet vermouth and dry vermouth to make this Brandy Manhattan recipe a "perfect" Manhattan cocktail variation. Serve it straight up with a cherry garnish for a timeless presentation.
Servings: 2
Calories: 83kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker Or tall cup for stirring
- 1 Jigger Or other liquid measure
Ingredients
- 2 ounces brandy
- ½ ounce dry vermouth
- ½ ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the brandy, the dry vermouth and sweet vermouth, and dash of bitters and stir for 20 to 30 seconds.2 ounces brandy, ½ ounce dry vermouth, ½ ounce sweet vermouth, 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with the cocktail cherry.maraschino cherry
Notes
The nutritional information reflects that the US Food and Drug Administration considers 1.5 ounces of liquor to be a single serving.
The teaching is that cocktails made with only liquor should be stirred with ice, and cocktails with fruit juices should be shaken.
This recipe makes a Perfect Brandy Manhattan, which has an equal amount of sweet vermouth and dry vermouth. For a classic Brandy Manhattan, omit the dry vermouth and use one full ounce of sweet vermouth. Or make both, and see which Manhattan cocktail variation you prefer!
Always use fresh vermouth, and keep it in the refrigerator. Although fortified wines like vermouth last longer than other wines, they will still oxidize and turn to vinegar after a few months.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg