1 serving
Banana Manhattan ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Demerara rum | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Vermouth Amaro | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 3 parts |
Banana liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Absinthe | 1.5 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Expressed lemon peel, discarded
Method
How to make Banana Manhattan
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one fresh lemon peel for expressing only.
- 02
Measure the demerara rum, vermouth amaro, banana liqueur, and absinthe into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill with plenty of solid ice and stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until very cold.
- 04
Stop when the mixture is properly diluted and retains a clear deep-amber appearance.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice fragments.
- 06
Express the lemon peel over the surface, discard it, add no retained garnish, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Banana Manhattan taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Banana Manhattan questions
What is in a Banana Manhattan?
Kokto’s build uses demerara rum, vermouth amaro, banana liqueur, and absinthe.
How long does a Banana Manhattan take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Banana Manhattan prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Banana Manhattan alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B038https://punchdrink.com/recipes/banana-manhattan/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved




