Kentucky Derby Mezcal Manhattan

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The Mezcal Manhattan is a bold and smoky twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail. Made with mezcal, sweet vermouth, and bitters, this drink is perfect for sipping while watching the Kentucky Derby.

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Ingredients needed:

Add ice to a mixing glass, then add your mezcal and sweet vermouth.

Add a few dashes of bitters and stir everything together in the mixing glass.

Pro Tip: Spirit forward cocktails like a Manhattan, should always be stirred, not shaken.

Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with high quality cocktail cherry.

Pro tip: If your budget allows, go for high quality maraschino cherries, like Luxardo. Trust me, you'll never go back to the neon red ones from the grocery store.

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