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French Manhattan

French Manhattan

Here's how to make a French Manhattan cocktail with cognac, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and Angostura bitters. A French Manhattan is a fancy twist on the traditional Manhattan. It uses cognac in place of bourbon and adds orange liqueur, for a slightly sweeter and smoother cocktail.

Author: The Urben Life

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 drink

Calories: 211 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces - cognac
  • 1 oz - sweet vermouth
  • ¼ oz - orange liqueur
  • 2 dashes - Angostura bitters
  • Maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. Add the cognac, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur, and bitters to a cocktail mixing glass. Fill halfway with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a cocktail cherry, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 211 kcal | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated: 0 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 12 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 11 g | Proteins: 0 g | Sodium: 4 mg | Polyunsaturated: 0 g | Monounsaturated: 0 g

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