Stirred Museum Mile Manhattan with Walnut Liqueur
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, and 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 "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 sweet vermouth
- 1/4 oz walnut liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- 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.
