Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMeridian Restaurant & BarPerfect Lux Manhattan Recipe

Perfect Lux Manhattan Recipe

Time1h
Serves1

Orange and Pineapple Infused Templeton Rye, Sweet and Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Pineapple Simple Syrup.

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Ingredients

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Spirit Base

Flavor Enhancers

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Infuse Templeton Rye

    In a clean jar, combine Templeton Rye with orange peels and pineapple chunks. Seal the jar and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for 24-48 hours.

  2. 2

    Make Pineapple Simple Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water with fresh pineapple chunks. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and cool.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, add 2 oz of the infused Templeton Rye, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz of dry vermouth, 2 dashes of orange bitters, and 0.5 oz of pineapple simple syrup.

  2. 4

    Stir

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds or until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Garnish the Cocktail

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and add it to the glass. Optionally, add a slice of pineapple for garnish.

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