Name: Cherry Bourbon Manhattans
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 dashes orange bitters ( I used Cocktail Punk); 2 fl oz bourbon ( I used Four Roses); 1 fl oz sweet red vermouth; 1.50 fl oz cherry liqueur ( I used Rothman & Winter Orchard Cherry Liqueur); garnish with Bada Bing cherries

With every Bourbon cocktail, I make I am becoming more and more of a fan. I mean, it’s a little sweet, a little fruity, and if you are drinking the right one it’s so smooth and delicious. My problem is that I really like the single barrel kinds (you know the ones that cost quite a bit). I don’t know why I can’t do better with liking more inexpensive things–my budget definitely wants me to. I’ve really been loving Four Roses Single Barrel and Blade and Bow.

So this cocktail started with these Bing cherries. They are so delicious-sweet, rich, and completely decadent. After tasting them, I knew that they would be perfect in a delicious Manhattan. I added some cherry liqueur, Sweet Vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters. Love!

Authorloulousucre

DifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

3 dashes orange bitters ( I used Cocktail Punk)

2 fl oz bourbon ( I used Four Roses)

1 fl oz sweet red vermouth

1.50 fl oz cherry liqueur ( I used Rothman & Winter Orchard Cherry Liqueur)

garnish with Bada Bing cherries

Place 3 drops of the orange bitters in the bottom of a coupe or martini glass. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the Bourbon, Vermouth, and the cherry liqueur. Shake until well blended and pour into the glass over the bitters. Garnish with a few cherries.