Irish Mist & Honey Manhattan
A smooth, aromatic take on the Manhattan featuring Irish whiskey, honey syrup, and a hint of citrus for a perfect St. Patrick's Day sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, sweet vermouth, honey syrup 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 160 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 Irish whiskey
- 3/4 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Irish whiskey, 3/4 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters with ice.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the drink is well-chilled and the honey syrup is fully dissolved, with the mixture feeling cool to the touch.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist expressed over the glass to release its oils, and twist the peel over the drink before dropping it in.









