Velvet Plum Manhattan
A smooth Manhattan twist featuring rich plum liqueur and classic rye whiskey for a luscious, deep flavor. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, plum liqueur, and 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 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 plum liqueur
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 piece maraschino cherry
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill. Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz plum liqueur, 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 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 coupe glass through a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by skewering a maraschino cherry and laying it across the rim of the glass.
