Stirred Autumn Spiced Manhattan
A cozy Manhattan variant featuring cinnamon and clove-infused sweet vermouth balanced with rye whiskey, perfect for fall evenings. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Rye whiskey, Cinnamon-clove sweet vermouth, and 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 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 Cinnamon-clove sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- as needed Ice cubes
- 1 Luxardo cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes to the brim, pour 2 oz rye whiskey and 1 oz cinnamon-clove infused sweet vermouth.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled but not overly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with one Luxardo cherry skewered on a cocktail pick, resting it gently on the rim.
