MANHATTAN w/BOURBON CHERRIES

By BobD

Ingredients

• Rye whiskey 2 1/4 Oz
• Vermouth 3/4 Oz
• Aromatic bitters 2 dashes
• Bourbon cherries 1 each

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with bourbon cherry and serve.

BOURBON CHERRIES

Yield: 6 Lb


Sugar 3/4 C
Water 1 C
Lemon juice, fresh 1/4 C
Cinnamon sticks 2 each
Cherries 6 Lb
Cognac 1 1/2 C

Combine all ingredients, except cherries and cognac, in a large saucepan. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add cherries and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Remove cinnamon sticks then stir in cognac. Cool for 2 hours then transfer to 2 Mason jars.

Top off with simmering liquid and reserve, refrigerated.