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Manhattan Transfer

A stirred rye whiskey cocktail with dry vermouth, Ramazzotti, and orange bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
Rittenhouse Bonded Rye WhiskeyHouse Orange Bitters
Steps
3
28.3g1 oz
5
Coupe
Verre
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~100 g
Volume150 ml
Strength24 % vol.
Alcohol36 ml (29 g)91 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.3 g (5.5%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.10%
DouceurSweet
Phil Ward (2008)

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