Barrel Aged Manhattan Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Blend of bourbons aged with apple, cherry wood chips, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters

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Ingredients

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1
Soak Wood Chips
Begin by soaking the apple and cherry wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. This helps to prevent them from burning during the aging process.
2
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together.

3
Prepare Barrel
If using a barrel, make sure it is clean and dry. If you don't have a barrel, you can use a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4
Add Wood Chips
After soaking, drain the wood chips and add them to your barrel or jar.
5
Pour Mixture
Pour the bourbon mixture over the wood chips in the barrel or jar, ensuring all chips are submerged.
6
Seal and Age
Seal the barrel or jar tightly. Allow the mixture to age for 1 to 2 weeks, tasting periodically to achieve desired flavor.

7
Strain and Serve
After aging, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Serve the Barrel Aged Manhattan in a chilled glass with a twist of orange peel or a cherry garnish.