Nanny’s Brandy Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

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Nanny’s Brandy Manhattan Cocktail recipe is low-key one of my favorite alcoholic beverages. My only word of advice, however, is to limit yourself to only one or two. 😂

Nanny's Brandy Manhattan Cocktail recipe is low-key one of my favorite alcoholic beverages. My only word of advice, however, is to limit yourself to only one or two. 😂

Ingredients Used in Nanny’s Brandy Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

The typical Manhattan cocktail recipe is made with whiskey. However, as the recipe title mentions, this is my grandma’s recipe. Hence the swap from whiskey to brandy! We typically make this recipe for most holidays as it not only is super simple to make, it also tastes delicious.

With both the brandy produced by distilling wine, and vermouth an aromatized fortified wine, this beverage is on the sweeter side. Top it with a few Maraschino cherries or an orange slice for a fun cocktail garnish!

How to Make this Cocktail

If you want to get fancy, combine the brandy liquor, vermouth, and cherry juice within a cocktail shaker, shaking until well-chilled. Pour within a drinking glass and top with cherries or an orange slice.

OR, feel free to add ice to your drinking glass, combining all ingredients, then stirring well. Either works.

Other Alcoholic Beverage Ideas

Looking for other fun and tasty alcoholic beverages to make? Some of my favorite beverages not only include this Manhattan, but also a Moscow mule, margarita, and old fashioned!

If you’re looking for non-alcoholic beverages, try out my Appletini Mocktail or Sunset Sweets Mocktail.

Nanny's Brandy Manhattan Recipe.
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5 from 2 votes

Nanny’s Brandy Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Nanny's Brandy Manhattan Cocktail recipe is low-key one of my favorite alcoholic beverages. My only word of advice, however, is to limit yourself to only one or two. 😂
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces brandy liquor
  • 1.5 ounces vermouth
  • 1 ounce cherry juice
  • 2 cherries

Instructions

  • Add the brandy liquor, vermouth, and cherry juice into a glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  • Garnish with two cherries. Enjoy!

2 responses to “Nanny’s Brandy Manhattan Cocktail Recipe”

  1. Anna Mae says:

    5 stars
    Came across her blog from an Instagram link and figured I’d try this drink, it’s pretty strong but delicious And she’s right you only need 1 LOL

  2. Alyssa says:

    5 stars
    ❤️❤️❤️

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