This Brandy Manhattan cocktail has a complex flavor with a hint of fruitiness from the vermouth and herbaceousness from the bitters. We’re switching up a classic manhattan and adding a bit of sweetness by using brandy instead of whiskey.
What makes this Brandy Manhattan so good?
- This is a fun elevated twist on the original Manhattan, but we think it’s even better than the original.
- With minimal ingredients, this Brandy Manhattan is easy to adjust the ratio to suit your taste buds!
- One more = Classic! This sophisticated cocktail is classic!
Tips and Tricks for this Brandy Manhattan
- Don’t have brandy on hand? Feel free to swap it out for bourbon or rye!
- Try changing up the angostura bitters and using orange or cardamom bitters instead.
- We’re using brandy in this manhattan! While this isn’t traditional, brandy is a bit sweeter and more floral than bourbon and it does wonderfully in this cocktail.
- Sweet vermouth (red vermouth) adds a bitter fruitiness to the manhattan. Using fresh vermouth is very important as stale vermouth tends to taste a bit more sour.
- Angostura bitters add warmth and spice notes, as well as an earthy flavor, to the manhattan
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Brandy Manhattan
This Brandy Manhattan cocktail has a complex flavor with a hint of fruitiness from the vermouth and herbaceousness from the bitters. We’re switching up a classic manhattan and adding a bit of sweetness by using brandy instead of whiskey.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces brandy
- ½ ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes angostura bitters
- Maraschino or Luxardo cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker (or mixing glass) with ice. Add the brandy, vermouth, and bitters.
- Gently stir to chill– about 10 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini or coupe glass and garnish with a cherry. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Variations
- Don’t have brandy on hand? Feel free to swap it out for bourbon or rye!
- Try changing up the angostura bitters and using orange or cardamom bitters instead.
Ingredient Notes
- We’re using brandy in this manhattan! While this isn’t traditional, brandy is a bit sweeter and more floral than bourbon and it does wonderfully in this cocktail.
- Sweet vermouth (red vermouth) adds a bitter fruitiness to the manhattan. Using fresh vermouth is very important as stale vermouth tends to taste a bit more sour.
- Angostura bitters add warmth and spice notes, as well as an earthy flavor, to the manhattan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 0g
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