Author Notes
Whiskey is the quintessential cool booze. You can drink it any way and somehow you give out that "I'm a badass" vibe. The classic of all whiskey cocktails is the Manhattan. I've been wanting to train myself to not only like but appreciate whiskey more so I wanted to create a variation on the Manhattan for the whiskey drink beginners like myself. Its the same old same old with a little something extra special. —Marina Pia Goldi
Ingredients
- Cocktail
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2 ounces
Rye Whiskey
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.5 ounces
Bourbon soaked cherry juice
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1 ounce
Sweet Vermouth
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2 ounces
Anguish Bitters
- Bourbon Cherries
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1 pound
cherries, pitted and stems removed
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.5 cups
cups of water
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.5 cups
cups of honey
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1 cup
cup of bourbon
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1 piece
cinnamon stick
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1 piece
strip of orange peel
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon
of apple cider vinegar
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1 pinch
nutmeg
Directions
- Cocktail
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Stir ingredients over ice until chilled, about 30 seconds.
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Strain over 2 cubes of ice into a chilled coupe glass.
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Garnish with bourbon soaked cherry.
- Bourbon Cherries
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In a saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the water, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract and honey until combined.
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Add in the cinnamon strip and orange peel. Continue heating, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a simmer.
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Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick and orange peel. Slowly add the bourbon to the pan, stir to combine.
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Pour the bourbon mixture over the cherries in jars, then let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
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Secure the lids on the mason jars, give them a shake, and refrigerate for at least 3 days before using. The recipe should last for up to 2 months.
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