Description
These Apple Cider Manhattans are a fall twist on a classic cocktail. Sweetened with a caramely brown sugar syrup and topped off with apple cider, these are a whiskey-lover’s dream come true!
Ingredients
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For the Brown Sugar Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light brown sugar
For Two Cocktails:
- 3 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1½ oz sweet vermouth
- ½ oz fernet-branca liqueur (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar syrup
- ¼ cup apple cider
- Orange slices
- Brandied cherries
Instructions
For the Brown Sugar Syrup:
- Combine the water and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until the mixture is simmering. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, or until all the sugar is dissolved in the water.
- Cool to room temperature and then store in an airtight container in the fridge.
For Two Cocktails:
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the bourbon, vermouth, fernet-branca liqueur, brown sugar syrup, and apple cider. Stir well to mix and chill all the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into two chilled glasses and garnish each with an orange slice and a brandied cherry. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: cocktails