Midnight Navigation Manhattan
A deep, smooth Manhattan with a twist of smoked cherry syrup that guides you through the night with bold flavors. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and smoked cherry 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 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
- 1/4 oz smoked cherry syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/4 oz smoked cherry syrup, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by skewering a maraschino cherry and resting it across the rim of the glass.
