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Stirred · 1 serving

Brandy Manhattan

A balanced stirred cocktail combining cognac, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth.

Short answer

Brandy Manhattan is a stirred cocktail made with cognac, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and aromatic bitters. 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

Brandy 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
Brandy Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cognac60 ml6 cl2 oz6 parts
Sweet Vermouth20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Maraschino cherry

Method

How to make Brandy Manhattan

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass and ready one maraschino cherry for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure the cognac, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass completely with solid ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, leaving all mixing ice behind.

  6. 06

    Garnish with the maraschino cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Brandy 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
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Brandy Manhattan questions

What is in a Brandy Manhattan?

Kokto’s build uses cognac, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Brandy 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 Brandy 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 Brandy 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 B023https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5095/brandy-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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