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Two French Manhattan cocktails in coupe glasses.

French Manhattan

Course: cocktails
Cuisine: French
Keyword: French manhattan cocktail recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 154kcal
A French Manhattan cocktail is a fun, fancy twist on a traditional Manhattan using cognac in place of bourbon.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces cognac
  • 1½ ounces sweet vermouth
  • ¼ ounce orange liqueur Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or other
  • dash Angostura bitters or substitute orange bitters
  • cocktail cherries for garnish

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except the cherries to a cocktail shaker or large glass with ice and stir to chill.
  • Strain into a coupe glass and add one (or more!) cocktail cherries for garnish.

Notes

  • Cognac is a type of French brandy that has lots of letters on the label designating how long it has been aged: XO, VSOP, etc. Prices vary from $20 to thousands of dollars per bottle. You do NOT need to use a super expensive bottle to make this drink.
  • Adapted from Drinking French by David Lebovitz.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.02mg