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A smoked Christmas Manhattan drink with a large ice cube, orange peel and rosemary sprig

Smoked Christmas Manhattan

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Give your classic Manhattan a seasonal upgrade. Featuring citrusy orange notes and a deep, smoky undertone, this is the ultimate cozy cocktail for cool evenings.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 219
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (4 ounce?118 ml) rye whiskey
  • ¼ cup (2 ounces/59 ml) red vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 4 dashes orange bitters
  • Wood smoking chips
  • Smoke topper
  • Luxardo cherries
  • Rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the rye, vermouth, orange juice and bitters. Shake for 10 seconds and let rest for a bit.
  • Add a large ice cube to a short glass and pour in the drink.
  • Place smoke topper over the glass and fill the top with smoking chips. Ignite until smokey, immediately cover the smoker with something small (I use a cocktail shaker lid or jigger) for 1 minute.
  • Remove the smoker, garnish with a Luxardo cherry and sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately while it’s frosty and cold.
  • If you don’t have a smoker (do this before pouring the drink), place a pinch of wood smoking chips onto a plate (or heatproof surface). Ignite until smoking and place your glass upside down over the smoke for 30 seconds. Then add the ice and the drink.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 4g