This Cherry Manhattan perfectly blends the warmth of bourbon with the sweetness of vermouth and cherries. A sublime cocktail to wind down your day. Mix up a pitcher of these and serve as guests arrive.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Liquor, Manhattan, THE Cherry Manhattan
Servings: 4servings
Author: Anna
Ingredients
8ouncesbourbon or rye whiskey, bourbon is sweeter than rye
4ouncessweet vermouth
2 ½ouncesdessert cherry juice or cherry syrup, If you use the syrup from the cherries, use ⅔ syrup and ⅓ water.
5-6dashes Angostura bitters
4dessert cherries, with stem, we like Chukar Cherries.
4piecesorange zest, 1" x ½" (This is easy to do ahead of time with a potato peeler.)
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Instructions
In a pitcher mix the bourbon, sweet vermouth, cherry juice and bitters.
When ready to serve, put some ice in a martini shaker.
Add one or two servings of the bourbon mixture.
Shake gently to chill. (If you are serving over ice, you can eliminate this part.)
Pour into a coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with one piece of orange zest twisted over each drink and one cherry each.
Notes
Gr8 Do-Ahead Tip:Make the pitcher of cocktails up to 2 hours ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve. Please remember to drink responsibly.