Whiskey · Coupe
Manhattan
Silky whiskey with dark fruit, warming spice and a bittersweet finish.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
New York · late 19th century
The Manhattan emerged in the 1860s–1870s as vermouth joined whiskey in the cocktail glass. Competing origin stories include the Manhattan Club; the precise inventor is not securely established.
History reference · Difford’s Guide ↗ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
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Vieux Carré
Whiskey + Brandy & pisco · RocksVieux Carré has a closely matched flavor profile to Manhattan on these eight dimensions. Ingredients can still give it a different character.
Rye spice, grape spirit and herbal sweetness in a rounded stirred drink.
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The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 60 ml rye whiskey
- 30 ml sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
Stir with ice until cold, then strain into a chilled glass.
Glass Coupe
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Recipe notes & reference
House 2:1 whiskey-to-vermouth ratio (60:30 ml), rather than 50:20 ml; two dashes bitters.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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