1 serving
I'll Take 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bourbon | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
 Cherry liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make I'll Take Manhattan
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe glass and place the bitters beside the measured spirits.
- 02
Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and aromatic bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice and close it firmly.
- 04
Shake for 10–12 seconds until the drink is very cold and evenly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the drink free of small ice fragments.
- 06
Leave ungarnished and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does I'll Take Manhattan taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
I'll Take Manhattan questions
What is in a I'll Take Manhattan?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a I'll Take 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 I'll Take Manhattan prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a I'll Take Manhattan alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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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 B024https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1005/ill-take-manhattan · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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