Chocolate Manhattan
Description
Chocolate Manhattan is a modern twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, incorporating chocolate elements. Based on the traditional Manhattan born in New York in the 1870s, this variation gained popularity from around the 1990s. The robustness of bourbon whiskey harmonizes exquisitely with the deep sweetness of chocolate, making it beloved as an after-dinner cocktail for autumn and winter evenings or special occasions. Its modest sweetness and sophisticated flavor make it an elegant cocktail perfect for adult evenings.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1990年代）
Emerged in the 1990s as a modern arrangement of the classic Manhattan cocktail. Within New York's upscale bars and the craft cocktail movement, bartenders expressed the classic combination of chocolate and whiskey as a sophisticated cocktail. It particularly gained popularity as a Valentine's season and autumn limited menu item, and is now enjoyed at bars worldwide.
Birth Date Meaning
A modest person who is considerate of others' feelings
The deep sweetness and subtle presence of chocolate represents thoughtfulness that resonates with others' hearts and humility that doesn't assert itself too strongly
Famous Quotes
- "The combination of chocolate and whiskey expresses life's most beautiful moments" - Modern Bartender
Trivia
- A modern variation of the Manhattan cocktail that gained popularity from the 1990s
- The combination of chocolate and whiskey has been beloved for ages, drawing attention even at Scottish distilleries
- Particularly popular as a Valentine's Day and after-dinner cocktail
- Often served as an autumn limited menu item at high-end bars in New York
- Many health-conscious drinkers appreciate it as a healthier choice, focusing on the antioxidants in dark chocolate
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Bourbon Whiskey - 60 ml
- Sweet Vermouth - 30 ml
- Crème de Cacao (Dark) - 15 ml
- Chocolate Bitters - 2-3 dash
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice
- Add bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and crème de cacao
- Add 2-3 dashes of chocolate bitters
- Stir thoroughly with a bar spoon for 20-30 times
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Drop a maraschino cherry into the glass
- Express orange peel oils over the glass rim, then drop into the cocktail to complete