Moonlit Manhattan

Name: Moonlit Manhattan
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz lapsang souchong tea-infused bourbon; 1 oz sweet vermouth; 2 dashes smoked cherry bitters; null Ice; for garnish Luxardo cherry; for garnish Orange peel

Unique Manhattan with lapsang souchong tea-infused bourbon and smoked cherries

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

20%*

Calories

160*

Net Carbs

3g*

Ingredients:

lapsang souchong tea-infused bourbon

sweet vermouth

smoked cherry bitters

Ice

Luxardo cherry

Orange peel

AI Request:A cocktail recipes that uses an advanced mixology technique with complicated infusion based on a Manhattan

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: Elevate your classic Manhattan experience with a sophisticated twist: a bourbon infused with lapsang souchong tea and smoked cherry bitters. This innovative version captures the essence of a traditional Manhattan while adding layers of smoky complexity and a touch of sweetness. Ingredients: - 2 oz lapsang souchong tea-infused bourbon (instructions below) - 1 oz sweet vermouth - 2 dashes smoked cherry bitters - Ice (for stirring) - Luxardo cherry (for garnish) - Orange peel (for garnish) Lapsang Souchong Tea-Infused Bourbon: 1. Add 2 tablespoons of lapsang souchong tea leaves to a 750ml bottle of bourbon. 2. Seal the bottle and let it infuse for 12-24 hours, depending on your desired intensity. 3. Strain out the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Smoked Cherry Bitters: 1. Lightly smoke a handful of fresh or frozen cherries on a smoking grill for 5-10 minutes. 2. Mash the smoked cherries and place them in a jar. 3. Add 1 cup of high-proof neutral grain spirit and 1 cup of water. 4. Let it steep for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily. 5. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bitters bottle. Instructions: 1. Fill a mixing glass with ice. 2. Add the infused bourbon, sweet vermouth, and smoked cherry bitters. 3. Stir well until the drink is thoroughly chilled. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. 5. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and an expressed orange peel. Glass: - Serve in a chilled coupe or martini glass. The Moonlit Manhattan is a truly unique cocktail that marries the traditional elements of a Manhattan with the bold and distinctive flavors of smoked tea and cherries, making it an unforgettable experience.

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