Jul 14 2026
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Grandma Betty’s Aged Manhattan Recipe

Time16h 40m
Serves1

Iozzo’s private select journeyman rye whiskey, dolin sweet vermouth, bitters, barrel-aged in house for 7 weeks

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Grandma Betty’s Aged Manhattan

Method

Directions for Grandma Betty’s Aged Manhattan

  1. 1

    Prepare the Barrel-Aged Mixture

    Combine the Journeyman Rye Whiskey, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass. Stir well and pour the mixture into a small barrel to age for 7 weeks.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    After aging, fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour in 2 oz of the barrel-aged mixture, and stir until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange peel. Serve immediately.

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