Rye Manhattan with Black Walnut Bitters

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A sophisticated twist on the classic with toasted walnut notes and a smooth finish. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, black walnut 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 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add rye, sweet vermouth, and black walnut bitters to a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently for 45 seconds until well-chilled and diluted to the desired strength.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a fine-mesh strainer.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a single maraschino cherry, skewered with a thin lemon twist.

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