Fall Manhattan with
Spiced Vermouth
Fall Manhattan Makes 1 cocktail - 2 oz Woodford Reserve - 1 oz Spiced Vermouth (right) - Dash of Liquid Kitchen Golden Era Bitters or your favorite - Garnish: Amarena cherry and/or cranberry on a pick, wide lemon or orange peel Measure the Bourbon, Spiced Vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass. Fill three-quarters full with ice. Stir with a bar spoon until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with cherry/ cranberry on a pick. Express citrus peel over drink to release oils.
Spiced Vermouth
Makes about 36 ounces
- 12 strips orange zest - 4 large slices of fresh ginger - 6 whole allspice berries - 12 whole cloves - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries - 1/2 cup spiced Rum - 4 cups Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth Add all the ingredients to a suitable glass bottle, decanter or jar. Allow the mixture to infuse, refrigerated, for at least two days before using. Store refrigerated for up to a month. Use in any cocktail that calls for Sweet Vermouth.
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