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