We’re switching up a classic manhattan and adding a bit of sweetness by using brandy instead of whiskey. This Brandy Manhattan cocktail has a complex flavor with a hint of fruitiness from the vermouth and herbaceousness from the bitters.
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
Ingredients
- 2 oz Brandy
- ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Maraschino or Luxardo Cherry optional 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
- 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.
Nutrition
All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
