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The Mint-in-Box Manhattan

Inspired by The 40 Year Old Virgin

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
  • 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 brandied cherry

Instructions

  1. 1Add rye, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and both bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
  4. 4No ice in the glass — serve neat.
  5. 5Garnish with a brandied cherry on a pick and an orange peel expressed over the top.

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Disclaimer: Drink responsibly. This is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never drink and drive.