Manhattan cocktail
The Manhattan is a classic American cocktail originating from New York City, traditionally made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. It's typically stirred with ice, strained into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass, and garnished with a cocktail cherry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is very low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, providing virtually no significant nutrients. Its calories come almost entirely from alcohol, with a standard serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Alcohol | 14 g |
| Sugar (from vermouth) | 2 g |
| Calories (from alcohol) | 100 kcal |
| Calories (from carbs) | 12 kcal |
| Water | 70 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Bittering compounds | trace |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Manhattan is a symbol of classic American mixology and the sophistication of the Gilded Age. Nutritionally, its simplicity highlights how cocktails can be calorie-dense yet nutritionally sparse, with the body prioritizing metabolizing the alcohol over other nutrients.
