Infused Manhattan
- Remove the zest of the orange with a microplane and reserve
- Cut the orange into 1/2″ slices, then remove the outer rind, taking care to remove all the pith
- Add the nibs, orange flesh, orange zest and bourbon to your infusion vessel and rest 24-48 hours
- Filter (using a coffee filter) and reserve the infused bourbon
- Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice
- Add 2-1/2 oz infused bourbon and 1 oz vermouth per cocktail
- Stir, strain and pour over rocks
- Garnish with a cherry or orange peel and serve
Manhattan with Bitters
- Chill a cocktail glass
- Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice
- Add the bourbon, vermouth and both bitters
- Stir for 30 seconds to chill
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Add a cherry or orange peel garnish and serve
And just one more thing…
The most fun part of experimenting with these recipes is the taste testing. Applications are accepted through the contact form.