Ingredients

  • 2 ozcognac
  • 1 ozsweet vermouth
  • 2 dashesangostura bitters
  • 🍋Brandied cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for 25-30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

📜 History

While the whiskey Manhattan dates to the 1870s, bartenders have long substituted brandy for whiskey in the formula. The Brandy Manhattan offers a softer, more refined take on the classic, with cognac's grape-based complexity complementing sweet vermouth beautifully.

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