Spiced Honey Manhattan Stir
A warming twist on the classic Manhattan with honey sweetness and a hint of spice that lingers on the palate. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 whole clove clove
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Garnish by skewering a whole clove on a lemon twist; express the lemon peel over the surface and rest it on the rim.
