Mezcal Manhattan
A bold, smoky riff on the Manhattan — mezcal stirred with sweet vermouth and bitters, where smoke meets rich, herbal depth for a compelling spirit-forward cocktail. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- brandied cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with braised short ribs or mole negro; the mezcal's smoke and vermouth's herbal depth enhance rich, dark sauces and complex spiced meat dishes.
Instructions
Add mezcal, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a brandied cherry
Tips
The smokiness of mezcal replaces the spice of rye whiskey to create a completely different but equally compelling Manhattan Use a high-quality sweet vermouth like Carpano Antica or Cocchi di Torino A single Luxardo cherry on a pick is the ideal garnish