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Bobby's Manhattan recipe

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The Bobby's Manhattan is a stirred rum cocktail, made with Angostura bitters, orange bitters, cherry Heering and more, served in a wine glass over ice. It is spirit-forward.

Strength: about 25% ABV in the glass, roughly 21 g of alcohol and about 180 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Bobby's Manhattan ingredients

Angostura bitters1 dash
Orange bitters2 dashes
Cherry Heering15 ml (½ oz)
Sweet vermouth22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Aged rum45 ml (1½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Bobby's Manhattan

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a wine glass.
  4. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
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Ice
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Garnish
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Bobby's Manhattan: quick answers

How strong is a Bobby's Manhattan?
About 25% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Bobby's Manhattan?
About 180 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Bobby's Manhattan served in?
A wine glass, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Bobby's Manhattan have?
5 in total: Angostura bitters, orange bitters, cherry Heering, sweet vermouth and aged rum. Simple enough to make at home.

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