Citrus-Infused Rye Manhattan

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A bold Manhattan enhanced with bright orange bitters and a citrus twist, featuring robust rye whiskey and a touch of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, orange bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 3 dashes of orange bitters.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without clouding the drink.
  3. Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass, ensuring no ice shards pass through.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it with the outside facing down and twisting firmly to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in.
  5. Step 5: Skewer 1 maraschino cherry and rest it on the rim or float it in the drink as garnish.

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