The Perfect Manhattan. Sweet, Dry or Both. You Decide. Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces rye whiskey
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 2 lemon twists
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 630g | |
| Calories 426 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium 966mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 24.02g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 18.2g | 12% |
| Protein 4.04g | 6% |
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