Brandy Manhattan
A Manhattan made with brandy. Especially popular in Wisconsin.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Brandy
- 22.5 ml Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml brandy into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Stir and strain into a chilled glass.
About the Brandy Manhattan
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Brandy Manhattan FAQ
What's in a Brandy Manhattan?
60 ml brandy, 22.5 ml sweet vermouth, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Brandy Manhattan?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Brandy Manhattan?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Brandy Manhattan in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
