French manhattan cocktail

When recommending the Chambord French Manhattan, you’re in for a treat. This cocktail combines the deep flavors of bourbon with the sweet, berry-like notes of Chambord, all rounded out with a hint of vermouth rosso. The touch of orange bitters adds a refreshing twist, making it not just a drink but an occasion. #chambordfrenchmanhattan

A French Manhattan cocktail is a fun, fancy twist on a traditional Manhattan using cognac in place of bourbon.

From Drinking French: The iconic cocktails, apéritifs, and café traditions of France, with 160 recipes (Ten Speed Press)

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Trade your vermouth for Campari and you’ve got a bittersweet, negroni-reminiscent Manhattan cocktail. Add in a little chili-infused crème de cacao and you’ve to a balanced, bittersweet cocktail to sip on. Dial the heat of the finish up or down with the length of infusion of the chili-infused crème de cacao. I prefer mine a little hotter, but you won’t need more than a day or two to get a good amount of heat infused in the spirit.

Try the Black Manhattan cocktail! This recipe swaps in Italian amaro for a drink that's even more sophisticated—and tasty—than the original. Or, try all the other variations above.

Follow this step-by-step Bourbon Manhattan cocktail recipe and craft the classic cocktail at home in just five minutes.

Give happy hour an upgrade with these fancy cognac cocktails. From an old-fashioned to a French 75 to a classic Manhattan, cognac will make you feel like a million bucks.