Ginger-Spiced Rye Manhattan
A warming twist on the classic Manhattan featuring rye whiskey with ginger liqueur and a touch of aromatic bitters for spice and depth. This recipe, ready in about 4 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
- 3 dashes angostura bitters
- 1 piece maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill properly.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into the glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds, chilling and diluting the mixture evenly without cloudiness.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering a maraschino cherry and resting it inside the glass.
