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Manhattan Cocktail

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United States

Known as an American recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 19 ingredients

  1. 2 dashes of curacoa
  2. 1 teaspoonful of fine white sugar
  3. Soda
  4. 1 dash of absinthe
  5. 2 dashes of curagoa
  6. 1 tablespoonful of orgeat syrup
  7. Seltzer water
  8. two dashes of gum syrup
  9. Whiskey
  10. 2 dashes of bitters
  11. 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  12. 2 dashes of maraschino
  13. a slice of lemon
  14. Cocktail
  15. Cider
  16. 1 wineglassful of brandy
  17. 1 wineglassful of vermouth
  18. Gin
  19. Shaved ice
Contains Tree nutsSulphites Read from the ingredients, not verified. Check labels.

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Lemon High in vitamin C · Source of protein

    High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. Shake thoroughly the following: 2 dashes of curacoa or maraschino, 1 pony of rye whiskey, 1 wineglassful of vermouth, 3 dashes of Boker’s bitters, and 2 small lumps of ice.
  2. Then strain into a claret glass.
  3. Add a slice of lemon, and, to make very sweet, two dashes of gum syrup.
  4. Martinez Cocktail Shake up well, and then strain into a large cocktail glass 1 dash of Boker’s bitters, 2 dashes of maraschino, 1 pony of Old Tom gin, 1 wineglassful of vermouth, 2 small lumps of ice.
  5. Add a slice of lemon, and gum syrup if desired, as in last recipe.
  6. Japanese Cocktail Fill small bar-glass one-third with ice;
  7. then add 1 tablespoonful of orgeat syrup, 2 dashes of Boker’s bitters, 1 wineglassful of brandy, and 1 or 2 pieces of lemon peel.
  8. Stir thoroughly, and strain into a cocktail glass.
  9. Jersey Cocktail Fill a large bar-glass containing several pieces of ice with cider;
  10. add 2 dashes of bitters, and stir into this 1 teaspoonful of fine white sugar.
  11. After mixing thoroughly, take out the ice and serve.
  12. Morning Glory Cocktail Into a medium-sized bar-glass put the following ingredients, and stir well: 3 dashes of gum syrup, 2 dashes of curagoa, 2 dashes of Boker’s bitters, 1 dash of absinthe, 1 pony of brandy, 1 pony of whiskey, 1 piece of twisted lemon peel, and 2 small pieces of ice.
  13. After removing the ice fill the glass with seltzer water or plain soda, add a little sugar, and stir.
  14. Saratoga Cocktail Put a couple of small lumps of ice in a small bar-glass;
  15. add 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 pony of brandy, 1 pony of whiskey, 1 pony of vermouth.
  16. After shaking well strain into a claret glass, and add small slice of lemon.
  17. Vermouth Cocktail Put into small bar-glass 2 dashes of Boker’s bitters, 1 wineglassful of vermouth, and shake, with small lump of ice.
  18. Then strain in a cocktail glass containing small slice of lemon.
  19. Add 2 dashes of gum syrup for extra sweetness.
  20. Fancy Vermouth Cocktail Into small bar-glass put 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 2 dashes maraschino, and 1 wineglassful of vermouth.
  21. Add shaved ice to fill the glass one-quarter full;
  22. after shaking, strain into a cocktail glass;
  23. garnish with slice of ~ lemon.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Whisk
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sieve