Ingredients

  • 2 ozrye whiskey
  • 1 ozsweet vermouth
  • ¼ ozmaple syrup
  • 2 dashesAngostura bitters
  • 🍋brandied cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry

📜 History

The Manhattan cocktail dates to the 1870s in New York City. This maple variation gained popularity in Canadian and New England bars where maple syrup is a regional specialty. The maple adds depth without overpowering the whiskey.

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