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Smoking cinnamon stick perched on the rim of the cocktail glass.

Smoked Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Melissa
For this cocktail, bourbon is combined with sweet vermouth, bitters, maraschino cherry syrup, and smoky cinnamon stick for a real treat that any Manhattan drinker will definitely love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, whiskey
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
  • 3 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry syrup (or more, if desired) recommend Luxardo
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish recommend Luxardo

Instructions
 

  • Very carefully light the end of the cinnamon stick. Blow it out or let it extinguish. Place the cinnamon stick on a heat proof plate and cover with an upside-down cocktail glass.
  • Add bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and cherry syrup to a mixing glass filled with ice.
  • Stir well and strain the Manhattan into the smoked cocktail glass. Garnish with maraschino cherries and/or burnt cinnamon stick, if desired.

Notes

Tips: 
  • Light the cinnamon stick very carefully - you can use anything from a regular lighter, matches, or kitchen torch. 
  • Store your sweet vermouth in the fridge for the longest shelf life. If you don't drink a lot of cocktails with sweet vermouth, make sure to buy a split, half bottle as it can go bad quickly and equal less waste. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg
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