Manhattan on the Rocks
Manhattan on the Rocks is a classic American cocktail, not a food dish, originating from New York City. It is a spirit-forward drink made with whiskey (typically rye or bourbon), sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, served over ice in a rocks glass and often garnished with a cherry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is primarily composed of alcohol and provides minimal essential nutrients, contributing mostly empty calories. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, almost entirely from alcohol and sugar, with no significant protein, fat, or carbohydrates.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it is a cornerstone of cocktail history, embodying the sophistication of early 20th-century American bar culture. Nutritionally, its interest lies in its high caloric density from alcohol, which the body metabolizes differently than macronutrients, offering no nutritional benefit beyond energy.
