Black Market Manhattan
A wheat whiskey Manhattan with cinnamon-orange tea-infused sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the lemon twist.
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Volume128 ml
Strength24 % vol.
Alcohol32 ml (25 g)79 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.4 g (3.5%)1 cube de sucre
Acidity0.12%
DouceurOff-dry
Brian Miller (2008)
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