Harvard

A brandy cousin of the Manhattan, the Harvard pairs equal measures of cognac-style brandy and sweet vermouth with a whisper of syrup and a brisk hit of Angostura, then lengthens the lot with seltzer. First printed in George Kappeler's 1895 Modern American Drinks and echoed through the collegiate-cocktail era, it drinks softer and brighter than its stirred relatives — rich and herbal up front, the soda finish lifting it into something almost refreshing.

ClassicSpirit-ForwardLow ABV

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozBrandy
  • 1.5 ozSweet Vermouth
  • 1 dashSimple Syrup
  • 3 dashAngostura Bitters
  • 1 ozClub Soda(to top)

Preparation

Stirred · Coupe · None

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine the brandy, sweet vermouth, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2.

    stir

    Stir until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4.

    top

    Top with a splash of soda water and serve promptly.

Flavor Profile

sweet
35%
fruity
35%
body
32%
spiced
28%
herbal
22%
bitter
19%
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