Shaken Spiced Manhattan with Cherry Bark

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A bold Manhattan cocktail enriched with warm spices and a hint of cherry bitterness, shaken to a silky smooth finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry bark 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 180 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes cherry bark bitters, and 1/4 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold and well chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by skewering 1 maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim of the glass.

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