Ginger-Spiced Manhattan
A warming Manhattan with a spicy ginger twist, combining rye whiskey and ginger liqueur for complex, layered flavors. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Rye whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Ginger 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 210 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 Rye whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 0.5 oz Ginger liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 Luxardo cherry
- enough for stirring and serving Large ice cubes
- 1 thin strip Orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a Luxardo cherry dropped into the drink and express an orange twist over the surface, resting it on the rim.
- Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy the spicy warmth balanced with smooth sweetness.
