Stirred Rye Cherry Manhattan
A spirit-forward Manhattan variant combining classic rye whiskey with rich cherry liqueur and aromatic bitters for a smooth finish. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.5 oz cherry liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 maraschino cherry
- as needed large ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with large ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 0.5 oz cherry liqueur into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 5: Strain the cocktail through a julep strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 6: Garnish with one maraschino cherry dropped into the glass for a pop of color.
