Stirred Museum Mile Manhattan with Walnut Liqueur

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A smooth Manhattan variation featuring walnut liqueur that adds a nutty depth, evoking the historic charm along Philadelphia’s Museum Mile. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, walnut liqueur 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: 4 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 halfway with large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/4 oz walnut liqueur, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twisting to release oils, then rim the glass and drop the peel inside as garnish.

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