Rum Manhattan
A Manhattan made with aged rum instead of whiskey.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Aged rum
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml aged rum into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use a rich, aged rum.
About the Rum 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.
Rum Manhattan FAQ
What's in a Rum Manhattan?
60 ml aged rum, 30 ml sweet vermouth, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Rum Manhattan?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Rum 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 Rum 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.
