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Shaken · 1 serving

Tequila Manhattan

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila blanco, sweet vermouth, lime juice.

Short answer

Tequila Manhattan is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, sweet vermouth, and lime juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tequila 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
Tequila Manhattan ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco60 ml6 cl2 oz2 parts
Sweet Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Lime Juice1 dash———

Garnish: One small thin orange half-wheel and one small cocktail cherry

Method

How to make Tequila Manhattan

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, prepare the One small thin orange half-wheel and one small cocktail cherry, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure tequila blanco, sweet vermouth, lime juice accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Chill a rocks glass and fill it with fresh clear cubed ice. Add the tequila, sweet vermouth, and one restrained dash of fresh lime juice to a shaker with solid ice. Shake for 10–15 seconds until very cold, strain over the prepared ice, then add exactly one small thin orange half-wheel and one small dark-red cocktail cherry together at the rim.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with One small thin orange half-wheel and one small cocktail cherry and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Tequila Manhattan taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Tequila Manhattan questions

What is in a Tequila Manhattan?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, sweet vermouth, and lime juice.

How long does a Tequila Manhattan take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Tequila Manhattan prepared?

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

Is a Tequila 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 B064https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=783 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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