Manhattan
Ingredients
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05
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~87 g
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Created by: O. H. Byron
Source: Modern Bartender’s Guide
Year: 1884
Drink size: ≈ 131 ml
Strength: ≈ 27% ABV
Alcohol: 35 ml (28 g)
Same alcohol as: 88 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 4 g (3.5%) [aka 1 sugar cube]
Acidity: 0.09%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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