Manhattan Cocktail - How to Make It Even Better

Manhattan Cocktail - How to Make It Even Better

californiaprunes.org

Our riff on the classic Manhattan cocktail removes the vermouth entirely, creating a smooth, sophisticated drink with a little less bite.

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Cooking tools:

  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Chef's knife
  • Peeler
  • Mason jar
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cocktail glass
  • Skewer
  • Ice
  • Spoon
  • Refrigerator
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • Peel from 1 lemon
  • 2 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup whole California prunes (gently rolled into spheres)
  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce California prune juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Lemon peel for garnish
  • 1 syrupy prune for garnish

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