If you are looking for a special holiday cocktail to serve your party guests, then look no further! The Allspice Manhattan will fulfill all of your party drink needs. Bourbon is making a HUGE resurgence in the cocktail world. I know I have been seeing more and more twists on traditional cocktails popping up on bar menus everywhere. This riff on a Manhattan is no exception. Worthy of inclusion at any event or bar, the Allspice Manhattan is perfect for wintertime consumption. The secret ingredient is St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram. This spicy, herbal liqueur is packed with baking spice flavors like clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and (you guessed it) allspice. Now if those don’t sound like holidays flavors to you, I don’t know what would! It also seems like a fantastic pairing with the warm and slightly sweet profile of a Manhattan. Trust me on this one – the Allspice Manhattan will be the hit of your holiday gathering, especially if you have a lot of bourbon drinkers in the crowd.
Allspice Manhattan – makes 1 drink
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
- ¼ ounce St Elizabeth Allspice Dram
- 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Instructions:
Pour all ingredients (except the garnish) into a tall mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well using a long barspoon for approximately 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry. (Luxardo is far and away the best brand of maraschino cherry on the market and will make a HUGE difference in any craft cocktail. It is worth every cent.)
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