Smoky Elegance Manhattan

I'm always amazed at smoke's ability to give you an entirely new perspective on a dish or drink you've enjoyed for decades. Case in point, the Manhattan. Use a handheld smoker to add smoke to this classic cocktail. The result is intensely smoky, sophisticated, and utterly different. More Smoked Cocktail Recipes: Smoky Mary Gibson Cocktail With Smoked Cocktail Onion Dragon's Breath Cocktail

Smoky Elegance Manhattan

Experience the intense smokiness and sophisticated twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail with a handheld smoker.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon (preferably Maker's Mark)
  • 1 ounce red vermouth
  • 2 drops bitters (preferably Angostura)
  • 1 stemmed maraschino cherry
  • Smoked ice cubes (optional; see note below)

Instructions

  1. Fill a martini glass with ice to chill it.
  2. Place the bourbon, vermouth, and bitters in a bar shaker. Cover with plastic wrap. Insert the rubber tube of a smoking gun in the shaker and smoke for 4 minutes. Repeat once more.
  3. Add smoked ice cubes and stir the mixture vigorously for 30 seconds.
  4. Strain the Manhattan into a chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with the maraschino cherry.