Irish Manhattan with Grand Marnier

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A festive twist on the classic Manhattan, featuring Irish whiskey, Grand Marnier, and aromatic bitters for a citrusy, celebratory sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, Sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier 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 280 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Irish whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1/2 oz Grand Marnier. Add 2 dashes orange bitters and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the ingredients are fully integrated and chilled.
  2. Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass, ensuring no ice chips transfer to the glass. Swirl the glass gently to release the aromatics until the drink feels cool to the touch, about 10 seconds.
  3. Step 3: Place 1 maraschino cherry on top of the drink, skewering it through the rim for a traditional presentation.

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