Metropolitan

A brandy Manhattan cousin with sweet vermouth, bitters, and a tiny touch of syrup.

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A rich, mahogany-red Metropolitan brandy cocktail served up in a V-shaped martini glass, finished elegantly with an expressed lemon twist.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1/4 oz Simple syrup Optional if your vermouth is already sweet enough.

How to make it

  1. Add brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and simple syrup to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a cherry or orange peel if available.

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