Signature Missouri Manhattan Cocktail with Cherry and Citrus
A classic Manhattan cocktail with a Missouri twist, featuring rich bourbon, sweet vermouth, and cherry bitters balanced with fresh citrus notes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes cherry bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1, for garnish maraschino cherry
- 1 strip, for garnish orange peel
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes cherry bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry and a strip of fresh orange peel, expressing the peel’s oils over the drink before dropping it in.
