The Metropole Cocktail was the house cocktail at the Metropole Hotel, opened in New York just before the beginning of the 20th century. Some say it is a stronger and spicier version of the Manhattan. We say, it is delicious.

How to MakeMetropole Cocktail

1 1/2 oz brandy or cognac

3/4 oz dry vermouth

dash Bitter Truth Orange Bitters

2 dashes Bitter Truth Creole Bitters

1/8 oz simple syrup

Instructions

  • stir with ice
  • strain into a cocktail glass
  • 3 Comments
    Adam 14 Sep 2011
    6:31 pm

    Cue people complaining about Martini…

    Ginty 19 Sep 2011
    6:54 am

    Excellent video, Robert! Found this drink in Wondrich’s book, and I dig it. Showed it to my friend and she loved it too. Hoping I can find bitter truth in Canada, but my Peychauds is good enough for now.

    jrwerther 19 Sep 2011
    10:08 am

    where did the comments go ?

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