Smoky Rye Manhattan with Cherry Bitters

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A robust twist on the classic Manhattan featuring smoky rye whiskey and a hint of cherry bitters for depth and complexity. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye 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 210 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 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill thoroughly. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 3 dashes cherry bitters, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass using a Hawthorne strainer.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and rest it on the edge.
  5. Step 5: Drop one maraschino cherry into the drink as a garnish.

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