Wicked Sweet Cherry Manhattan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

A rich, smooth Manhattan variation with a hint of cherry and vanilla. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and 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 "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
• 1/2 oz cherry liqueur
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 piece maraschino cherry
• 1 strip orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill. Add 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz cherry liqueur, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Step 4: Garnish by skewering a maraschino cherry and placing it delicately inside the glass.
5. Step 5: Express the oils from 1 strip of orange peel over the surface, then rim the glass with it before discarding or placing on the rim.