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Brandy Manhattan

Brandy Manhattan

Classic

The Manhattan, made with cognac.

NightcapSpirit-ForwardRichClassic
3 minEasyStrong

Rounded grape and dried-fruit notes from the cognac, with the sweet-herbal depth of vermouth and a touch of spice. Smooth and warming.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Maraschino Cherry · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a cherry.

The Story

Before rye and bourbon were easy to find in every bar, brandy was the standard base for many American cocktails, and the Manhattan format works with it as easily as with whiskey. The Brandy Manhattan is a smoother, fruitier cousin of the original.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Maraschino Cherry