Spiced Apple Manhattan

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey
• 0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 0.5 oz Apple Cider
• 0.25 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Apple slice · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Add the rye, sweet vermouth, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

2. 2

   Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

3. 3

   Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

4. 4

   Garnish with a thin slice of apple.

The Story

The Manhattan's rye-and-vermouth base is a good match for autumn flavors, and apple cider with cinnamon gives it a seasonal edge. It is a modern fall variation on the classic.