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Stirred · 1 serving

Breakfast in Manhattan

A balanced stirred cocktail combining bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange marmalade.

Short answer

Breakfast in Manhattan is a stirred cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange marmalade, orange bitters, and orange. 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

Breakfast in 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
Breakfast in Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Bourbon60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Orange marmalade1 teaspoon———
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Compact orange twist

Method

How to make Breakfast in Manhattan

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe thoroughly and prepare one short, narrow orange twist.

  2. 02

    Place the orange marmalade and bourbon in a mixing glass and stir until the marmalade fully loosens.

  3. 03

    Add the sweet vermouth and orange bitters, then fill the mixing glass with solid ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 25–30 seconds until very cold, integrated, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain through a fine mesh into the chilled coupe so no marmalade solids or ice pass through.

  6. 06

    Express the orange twist over the surface, retain it neatly at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Breakfast in 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

Breakfast in Manhattan questions

What is in a Breakfast in Manhattan?

Kokto’s build uses bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange marmalade, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Breakfast in 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 Breakfast in 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 Breakfast in 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 B036https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2912/breakfast-in-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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