Spicy, sweet and spirit-forward, the Allspice Manhattan is a riff on the Manhattan adding warm winter flavours to the classic cocktail.
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Previously in our How-To/DIY section, we showed how to make Allspice Dram (or Pimento Dram), a sweet modifier with bold spice notes of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and a warm peppery finish. Allspice Dram is a staple in Tiki cocktails and complements dark spirits by bringing warm winter flavours to the fore.
This recipe for Allspice Manhattan calls for a good measure of bourbon with Allspice Dram and sweet vermouth. The ratio of the later two depends on the spiciness of the Allspice dram so it pays to experiment. A few drops of bitters balance the sweetness and the result is a fine sipping cocktail that evokes Christmas in a glass.
The Allspice Manhattan is a stirred cocktail which is strained and served up in a chilled coupette or Martini glass with a Maraschino cherry. Alternatively, it can be served in an old fashioned glass with a large block of ice and an orange twist.
If you are looking for a special winter cocktail or a Christmas cocktail to serve your guests, look no further than the Allspice Manhattan. The recipe can be easily batched for a crowd and kept in the fridge until ready to serve.
Allspice Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 60 ml bourbon
- 20 ml sweet vermouth
- 10 ml Allspice Dram
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Glassware: coupette
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Method
Add all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupette and garnish with a Maraschino cherry.
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