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Stirred · 1 serving

Sake Manhattan

A lighter Manhattan variation where sake, bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino, and aromatic bitters share the glass.

Short answer

Sake Manhattan is a stirred cocktail made with sake, bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, and cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Sake 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
Sake Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sake52.5 ml5.3 cl1.8 oz5.3 parts
Bourbon22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Sweet Vermouth22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz2.3 parts
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters2 dash———
Aromatic bitters1 dash———
Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small dark cocktail cherry in the bowl

Method

How to make Sake Manhattan

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and reserve exactly one small dark cocktail cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure the sake, bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, Creole-style bitters, and aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the surface remains clear and free of ice chips.

  6. 06

    Place the single cocktail cherry in the bowl and serve without citrus peel or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Sake Manhattan taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Sake Manhattan questions

What is in a Sake Manhattan?

Kokto’s build uses sake, bourbon, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, new orleans aromatic bitters, aromatic bitters, and cherry.

How long does a Sake 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 Sake 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 Sake 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 B157https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3965/sake-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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