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A cognac-and-sweet-vermouth cocktail finished with a splash of soda — a lighter, effervescent Manhattan in brandy. Genteel and old-collegiate.

Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodStirred

Ingredients

  • Cognac1½ ounces
  • Sweet Vermouth1½ ounces
  • Angostura Bitters2 dashes
  • Soda Water½ ounce
  • Lemon Twist1 each

Directions

Stir cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and add a splash of soda. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

A turn-of-the-century classic from the Boston/New York hotel bars. The soda lifts it off the heaviness a straight brandy Manhattan can carry.

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