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Stirred · 1 serving

Banana Manhattan

A balanced stirred cocktail combining demerara rum, vermouth amaro, banana liqueur.

Short answer

Banana Manhattan is a stirred cocktail made with demerara rum, vermouth amaro, banana liqueur, and absinthe. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Banana Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Demerara rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Vermouth Amaro45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Banana liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe1.5 dash———

Garnish: Expressed lemon peel, discarded

Method

How to make Banana Manhattan

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and cut one fresh lemon peel for expressing only.

  2. 02

    Measure the demerara rum, vermouth amaro, banana liqueur, and absinthe into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill with plenty of solid ice and stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Stop when the mixture is properly diluted and retains a clear deep-amber appearance.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without transferring any ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

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

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