Midnight Manhattan

Baker has always been a night owl. In high school he worked at the Beam distillery as a nightwatchman before working his way up to night-shift supervisor. It’s only right that this cocktail is a tribute to his favorite time of day – night.

Easy
3-5 min
Herbal

ingredients and how to craft

WHAT YOU NEED

parts

2 Baker’s Single Barrel Bourbon
1 Averna® Amaro
Angostura® Bitters
orange bitters
Amarena cherries for garnish

HOW TO CRAFT

Baker is not much for big cities. But his bourbon adds a bold twist on a classic Manhattan recipe. It’s a new spin on a classic cocktail that’s sweet, herbal, a little bitter and just plain delicious.

STEP 1

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.

STEP 2

Stir until well chilled.

STEP 3

Strain into a chilled coupe.

STEP 4

Garnish with an Amarena cherry.

Complete your cocktail with

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