Irish CoffeevsManhattan
Which one fits your taste?
Irish Coffee
Hot coffee spiked with Irish whiskey and brown sugar, finished with a float of lightly whipped cream.
Manhattan
A smooth, spirit-forward blend of whiskey and sweet vermouth, accented with aromatic bitters. Dark and mysterious.
Irish Coffee
Manhattan
Base
whiskey
whiskey
Glassware
Mug
Coupe
Flavor Notes
sweet, strong
strong, sweet, herbal
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Irish Coffee if you want something more straightforward and clean. Go with the Manhattan if you'd rather have something herbal and aromatic. Both are sweet and approachable and boozy and spirit-forward, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.