Stirred Spice and Smoke Manhattan

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A deep, smoky twist on the classic Manhattan featuring a hint of chipotle and smoky mezcal for bold flavor complexity. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together mezcal, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth 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 190 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the top. Pour in 1.5 oz mezcal, 1.5 oz rye whiskey, and 1 oz sweet vermouth.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 dashes of chipotle bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove any ice shards.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a single maraschino cherry dropped into the center of the glass.

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