Grown-Up Rye Manhattan with Honey Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

A refined Manhattan featuring rye whiskey and a hint of honey syrup. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
• 0.25 oz Amarillo honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• as needed large ice cubes
• 1 for garnish maraschino cherry
• 1 for garnish orange twist

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill.
2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 0.25 oz Amarillo honey syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
5. Step 5: Express the oils of an orange twist over the drink and rest it on the rim.
6. Step 6: Skewer a maraschino cherry and place it delicately inside the glass.