Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe ObservatoryRuby Rye Manhattan Recipe

Ruby Rye Manhattan Recipe

Inspired by The Observatory
Time10m
Serves1

rye whiskey, ruby port & cherry-balsamic reduction with cherry and chocolate bitters, choose up or rocks

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a cocktail glass or an old-fashioned glass by filling it with ice water while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, ruby port, cherry-balsamic reduction, cherry bitters, and chocolate bitters.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Empty the ice water from the chilled glass. Strain the mixture into the glass, either up (neat) or over fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

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

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