Cognac Mole Manhattan / Harvard Variation
A spirit-forward stirred cocktail with the warmth of cognac, the richness of sweet vermouth, and a subtle chocolate-spice bitterness. Served up in a coupe, it drinks like a Manhattan variation with an elegant aromatic garnish.
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The drink was generally enjoyed and considered worth making again, with the flavor profile coming together well using the chosen vermouth and orange twist. The main issue was that it tasted a bit flat, likely due to the cognac, which seemed to lack the depth needed to make the cocktail stand out. Next time, using a better-quality cognac should help add more richness and character.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz cognac
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dash Xocolatl Mole bitters
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 count Cognac Mole Manhattan
- ≈1 count (or 1 cocktail cherry) orange twist
- ≈1 count (optional alternative garnish) cocktail cherry
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