Honeyed Rye Manhattan with Orange Twist

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A smooth Manhattan variation sweetened with honey syrup and brightened by fresh orange zest. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) 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 190 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
• 1/4 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 wide strip orange peel

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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, 1/4 oz honey syrup, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting firmly, then rim the glass and drop the peel into the drink.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately.