When my friend David Lebovitz published a French Manhattan recipe in his book, Drinking French, he made it with Cognac and included a cherry garnish for a nod to the original. In my French-ish version inspired by his, I use bourbon (because I’m a bourbon boy and love its sweetness) and kept the nod to France with the Cointreau and sweet vermouth. —Brian Hart Hoffman
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French-ish Manhattan
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces bourbon
- 1½ ounces sweet vermouth
- ½ ounce Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 1 dash orange bitters
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry, charred orange rind
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add bourbon, vermouth, Cointreau or Grand Marnier, bitters, and vanilla bean paste. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with Maraschino cherry and orange rind, if desired.
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