Indulge in the robust sophistication of the Hickory-Smoked Maple Manhattan. This velvety blend of bourbon, sweet vermouth, and smoky hickory, accented with a touch of maple, delivers a uniquely flavorful and aromatic twist to the classic Manhattan cocktail.

 

Ingredients:

 

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey

• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

• Hickory Wood Chips

• Maple Syrup

• Luxardo Cherry (for garnish)

 

Instructions:

 

1. Place a pinch of hickory wood chips in the smoker and ignite.

2. Smoke the inside of a chilled cocktail glass with the hickory wood smoke.

3. In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters with ice.

4. Stir until well chilled.

5. Strain the cocktail into the smoked glass.

6. Drizzle a small amount of maple syrup over the cocktail.

7. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

8. Enjoy your Hickory-Smoked Maple Manhattan!