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Duke's Woodford Reserve Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by Duke's Seafood Tacoma

Time8m

Serves1

Woodford Reserve bourbon, Carpano Antica, Bigallet Amer, natural cherries

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Woodford Reserve bourbon1 oz Carpano Antica Formula (sweet vermouth)1/4 oz Bigallet Amer (or similar aromatized aperitif)2 dashes Angostura bitters2 each Luxardo or other brandied natural cherry (for garnish)4 each Large ice cubes (for mixing)

Finish / Optional

1 each Orange twist (expressed oils)1/4 tsp Cherry syrup (from jar, optional for a slightly sweeter Manhattan)

Method

Cocktail

Chill glass

Place a coupe or chilled rocks glass in the freezer or fill with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink (about 2–3 minutes).

Combine ingredients

In a mixing glass add 4 large ice cubes, 2 oz Woodford Reserve bourbon, 1 oz Carpano Antica, 0.25 oz Bigallet Amer, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. If you prefer a slightly sweeter Manhattan, add 0.25 tsp cherry syrup from the jar.

Stir

Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full turns) until well chilled and slightly diluted. Aim for a silky, glossy texture and a temperature around 0–4°C (32–39°F).

Prepare garnish

Discard ice or water from the chilled serving glass. If using an orange twist, hold the twist over the glass and give it a firm bend to express the oils over the drink, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in or discard per preference. Skewer two natural cherries on a cocktail pick.

Serve

Strain the stirred cocktail into the chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with the two natural cherries (skewered) and the expressed orange twist if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust vermouth ratio to taste: increase Carpano Antica to 1.25 oz for a slightly rounder, sweeter profile, or reduce Bigallet Amer to 0.125 oz if you want less bitterness. Use quality ice for clearer dilution and a cleaner mouthfeel. Natural brandied cherries add aroma and depth—reserve their syrup to slightly sweeten if desired.