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Stirred · Coupe

David Lebovitz, Drinking French, Paris (2020)

French Manhattan cocktail recipe

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Method · Stirred

  1. 1Stir the Cognac, vermouth, orange liqueur and bitters with ice until well chilled.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with an amarena cherry.
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Amarena cherry

About the French Manhattan

French Manhattan is a Manhattan-style cocktail made with cognac, sweet vermouth and orange liqueur, created by David Lebovitz at Drinking French in 2020.

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