Smoked Rosemary Rye Manhattan
A smoky twist on the classic Manhattan with fragrant rosemary and rich rye whiskey, balanced by sweet vermouth and a touch of bitters. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Lightly char one fresh rosemary sprig using a kitchen torch until fragrant and place it in a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters to the mixing glass filled with large ice cube.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and lightly dilute the mixture.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to catch rosemary bits.
- Step 5: Garnish by resting the charred rosemary sprig across the rim and placing a maraschino cherry at the bottom of the glass.
