Smoky Maple Manhattan
A warm and inviting take on the Manhattan, with a hint of maple syrup and a smoky note from a lightly smoked bitters, perfect for autumn evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, maple 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 200 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
- 1/4 oz maple syrup
- 2 dashes smoked bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- 1 Luxardo cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/4 oz maple syrup, 2 dashes smoked bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters. Stir with ice for 30 seconds until well-chilled and diluted to a perfect consistency.
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, discarding the ice.
- Step 3: Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and discard the twist, then garnish with 1 Luxardo cherry.
