Santa's Manhattan Recipe
bourbon, amaro nonino, spiced pear, apple, honey, rosemary
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prepare spiced pear puree
Blend 1 ripe pear with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of ground nutmeg until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed, then blend again. Strain to yield about 22 ml (0.75 oz) of spiced pear puree for the drink.
- 2
In a shaker, combine bourbon, Amaro Nonino, spiced pear puree, apple juice, and honey syrup. If using, add 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- 3
Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and emulsified.
- 4
Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. You may serve over fresh ice if preferred.
- 5
Garnish with a rosemary sprig. Lightly slap the rosemary between your palms to awaken the aroma before placing it into the drink.
