Seville Twilight Manhattan

Martini & Riffs • August 05, 2026

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A photo of the Seville Twilight Manhattan cocktail containing Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry, Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Vanilla sugar syrup, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

  • 0.33 fl oz Vanilla sugar syrup

Directions

  • Chill coupe glass
  • Add all ingredients to mixing glass
  • Add ice to mixing glass
  • Stir well
  • Strain into chilled coupe glass
  • Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Seville Twilight Manhattan transforms the classic American whiskey cocktail into a Spanish love letter, swapping bourbon for two styles of sherry and creating something wonderfully unexpected.

This sophisticated sipper blends the briny, almond-like notes of Manzanilla sherry with the nutty richness of Amontillado, while sweet and dry vermouths dance between them—the vanilla syrup adds a gentle sweetness that ties everything together, and orange bitters provide that familiar Manhattan backbone. The result tastes like salted caramel meets toasted nuts with a whisper of citrus, finishing dry and surprisingly elegant. It's a perfect predinner drink for cooler evenings when you want something stimulating rather than filling, or an excellent choice for cocktail hour when you're serving Spanish or Mediterranean food. The technique couldn't be simpler—just stir everything with ice until properly chilled, strain into your favorite coupe, and express that orange twist over the top. Pair this beauty with Manchego cheese, Marcona almonds, jamón ibérico, or even grilled seafood with romesco sauce. The sherry base makes it particularly friendly with olives, anchovies, and other bold flavors that would overwhelm a traditional Manhattan.