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Stirred · 1 serving

Manhattan Transfer

Phil Ward's dry Manhattan variation with rye, dry vermouth, dark herbal amaro, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Manhattan Transfer is a stirred cocktail made with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, amaro, 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
GlassNickAndNora
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Manhattan Transfer 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
Manhattan Transfer ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1.5 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Amaro30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Orange Bitters1 dash———
Orange1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist

Method

How to make Manhattan Transfer

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and cut exactly one very narrow short orange zest twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the 100-proof-style rye whiskey, dry vermouth, dark herbal amaro, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 15–20 seconds until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled Nick and Nora glass without adding serving ice.

  6. 06

    Express the single narrow orange twist over the surface, secure it neatly at the rim, and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Manhattan Transfer taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Manhattan Transfer questions

What is in a Manhattan Transfer?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, dry vermouth, amaro, orange bitters, and orange.

How long does a Manhattan Transfer 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 Manhattan Transfer prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Manhattan Transfer 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 B126https://www.liquor.com/manhattan-transfer-cocktail-recipe-8401648 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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