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Emerald in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Emerald recipe

StirredCoupeNo ice26% ABV

The Emerald is a stirred whiskey cocktail, made with Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and orange bitters, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.

Strength: about 26% ABV in the glass, roughly 23 g of alcohol and about 180 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

The Irish Manhattan: Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and orange bitters.

Emerald ingredients

Irish whiskey60 ml (2 oz)
Sweet vermouth30 ml (1 oz)
Orange bitters2 dashes

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

How to make an Emerald

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Orange twist
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Emerald: quick answers

How strong is a Emerald?
About 26% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Emerald?
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 Emerald served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Emerald have?
3 in total: Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.

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