Updated July 2026.
There is no official best sweet vermouth for a Manhattan. The current IBA card prints 50 ml rye, 20 ml sweet red vermouth, and 1 dash Angostura. US vermouth is aperitif wine under (g) at 15% or more. A Manhattan at 40% rye plus 16% vermouth is about 1.20 drinks before melt.
Related: Manhattan vs Old Fashioned, sweet vermouth taste, sherry vs vermouth.
Card vs pour
| Language | Drinks |
|---|---|
| Current IBA Manhattan | ~1.20 at 40% / 16% |
| US vermouth | Read the neck |
| Brand ABV | Read the neck |
| Best / ranked | — |
Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- iba-world.com Manhattan: 50 ml rye, 20 ml sweet red vermouth, 1 dash Angostura.
- 27 CFR 4.21(g). NIAAA December 2025.
- 27 CFR 4.21(g) ≥15%