How To Make A Non-Alcoholic Manhattan Mocktail At Home?
Alright, imagine this: a cozy evening, with a chilled amber glass glinting in your hand, while you hum along to the jazz in the background? Sounds straight out of the movie, right? Think a rich note of caramel and cherry, with a gentle touch of bitterness, everything about a Manhattan mocktail whispers sophistication!
So we guess, it's time to indulge in some unmistakable slow-sipping elegance. Oh, wait, right this instance? Let’s go!
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe serves one.
- You’ll need specific equipment for the recipe, including a mixing glass, a martini glass or coupe, a strainer, a citrus peeler, and a few ice cubes.
- For trying a non alcoholic Manhattan mocktail at home, replace the bitters with equal parts of orange and lime juice.
What You’ll Need To Make A Manhattan Mocktail?
You know what they say: with the right ingredients and a bit of flair, you can ace any mocktail. For instance, for a Manhattan mocktail recipe, all you would need is:
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2 oz cranberry juice
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1 3/4 oz orange juice
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1/2 tsp cherry juice
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1/4 tsp lemon juice
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2 dashes of orange bitters
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1 maraschino cherry for that classic look
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Ice cubes
Ready For A Manhattan Mocktail Recipe?
Seeking a smooth and sophisticated mocktail glass? Get going with this Manhattan mocktail to make the best one yet!
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Start by chilling your glass. Pop a martini glass into the freezer for a few minutes.
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Then add ice to a mixing glass, and add all the ingredients to it. Shake.
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Strain it into the serving glass that you’ve kept to chill.
Can you see that deep amber swirl catch the light? The signature Manhattan hue.
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Garnish with style. Drop in a cherry or twist an orange peel over the glass for a touch of aroma and flair.
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And it's ready. Now all you gotta do is sip, smile, and repeat!
Manhattan Mocktail? Mix A Better One With Mitra9!
Mocktails are meant to sparkle. And for your Manhattan mocktail glass, a little refreshing pop of the Mitra9 Berry Seltzer is enough. This one brings bubbles without the booze, that bold berry tang, and a light lift that turns your ‘sober sips that feel like a celebration’ into no less than a luxury.
And mind you, stirred to a silky finish and served in a chilled glass, this one might steal the show!
Tips For A Magical Manhattan Mocktail
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Stir first, fizz later for a refreshing mocktail recipe.
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Chill, strain, and then sparkle to preserve the bubbles.
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Adjust the ratio of your seltzer taste to keep it lighter.
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Garnish for aroma and contrast. For instance, an orange peel on top will mingle beautifully with the berry scent.
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Sip like you own the place and savor in layers.
FAQs
What is in a Manhattan mocktail?
A Manhattan drink contains orange juice, cranberry juice, maraschino cherries, lemon, and Angostura bitters.
What is the history of the Manhattan mocktail?
The Manhattan mocktail is a modern, alcohol-free twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, which originated in the 1880s at the Manhattan Club in New York City. The original drink combined whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, becoming a symbol of refined city nightlife. As interest in mindful and sober-curious drinking grew, bartenders began recreating the Manhattan’s rich, bittersweet profile using non-alcoholic spirits, teas, or herbal syrups in place of whiskey and vermouth. The result keeps the same sophisticated balance and iconic cherry garnish, just without the alcohol.
Can I add any other Mitra9 mixes to my Manhattan mocktail?
How many sparkles are too many? You can always try a Lemonade Seltzer with these fancy citrus notes and a Tangerine Seltzer with a bright blast from Mitra9 to merge your Manhattan mocktail with some magical fizz.
What’s the best garnish for a Manhattan mocktail recipe?
You can go with a maraschino cherry or an orange peel twist, which would work just fine. These will add aroma, along with a hint of sweetness, to complement your mocktail.
What can I do to serve a Manhattan mocktail better?
When it comes to potions, presentation makes all the difference. Serving it in a chilled coupe to keep it crisp and stir, not shake, for that silky texture. And then there’s a maraschino cherry that could add the perfect color.
