Coffee-Infused Mezcal Manhattan
A bold Manhattan enhanced by deep coffee notes and smoky mezcal for a complex, sophisticated sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mezcal, sweet vermouth, coffee liqueur 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 220 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/4 oz coffee liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- enough for stirring large ice cubes
- 1 brandied cherry
- 1 narrow strip orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill properly.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/4 oz coffee liqueur, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into the glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds with a bar spoon until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass to avoid any ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 brandied cherry dropped into the drink and express 1 narrow orange twist over the surface, resting it on the rim.
