Barrel Aged Manhattan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Barrel Aging Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation of the Manhattan
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 2
Strain the Mixture
Strain the chilled mixture into a cocktail glass, ensuring no ice pieces enter the glass.
Barrel Aging Process
- 3
Prepare the Barrel
Fill a miniature oak barrel with the strained Manhattan mixture. Seal the barrel tightly.
- 4
Aging Time
Allow the cocktail to age in the barrel for 14 days. This process infuses the cocktail with oak flavors and mellows the ingredients.
- 5
Bottle the Aged Manhattan
After aging, carefully pour the aged Manhattan back into a clean bottle, straining out any sediment.
Garnishing the Drink
- 6
Prepare the Garnish
Add a maraschino cherry and an orange twist to the drink before serving.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Barrel Aged Manhattan in a chilled cocktail glass.
