This is Bourbon and Sherry Manhattan is my ideal Manhattan! It's perfectly smooth, slightly sweet, and is full of good whiskey flavor. The key to this recipe is PX sherry, your favorite Bourbon, and toasted almond bitters.
I love bourbon-based cocktails, and the Manhattan and old-fashioned are my favorite boozy gotos. If you are looking foranother classic cocktail, check out my post on How to Make a Perfect Old Fashioned.
Jump to:
Why you will love this recipe:
- Perfect for bourbon lovers. This is the perfect Manhattan for those wanting to use bourbon over rye whiskey.
- Perfect for those who like sweeter but not sugary drinks! The PX sherry is sweeter than syrup and sweet vermouth but is incredibly flavorful and blends so seamlessly with the bourbon.
- So easy to make! Just mix, pour, and serve.
Key Ingredients:
Bourbon: the px sherry is what differentiates this from the traditional Manhattan, so picking a bourbon that matches the sweet, spicy, and caramel notes in sherry is ideal.
What Bourbon is Best for this Cocktail:
I went with Willett Pot Still Reserve because it's one of my favorites, and I think its vanilla and caramel taste would complement the sherry well.
PX Sherry: is a very sweet dessert wine from Spain known for its dried fruit, caramel, and chocolate flavor.
Bitters: I use both Angostura Aromatic Bitters and Toasted Almond Bitters to add spice and light sweetness to the drink.
How to make this cocktail:
- Step 1: Add 2 ounces of good bourbon, ¼-1/2 ounce PX Sherry, 1 dash Angostura Bitters, and 1 dash of Toasted Almond bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Step 2: Stir until well chilled.
- Step 3: Pour into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.Garnish with a cherry and/or orange.
Tips for success:
Suggested Barware: Use a jigger to measure your Bourbon and liqueur accurately. Also, using a cocktail stirrer is beneficial because it fits so well around the ice.
Chill both your mixing glass and cocktail glass before making.
Fabbri Amarena Cherries or Luxardo Cherries are my go-to cherries for a Manhattan.
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Print
Bourbon and Sherry Manhattan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drinks 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: american
Description
This is Bourbon, and Sherry Manhattan is my ideal Manhattan! It's perfectly smooth, slightly sweet, and is full of good whiskey flavor. The key to this recipe is PX sherry, your favorite Bourbon, and toasted almond bitters.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¼-½ ounce PX sherry
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 1 Dash Toasted Almond Bitters
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer.
- Add 2 ounces of good bourbon, ¼-1/2 ounce PX Sherry, 1 dash Angostura Bitters, and 1 dash of Toasted Almond bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Pour into chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and/or orange.
Notes
Suggested Barware: Use a jigger to measure your Bourbon and liqueur accurately. Also, using a cocktail stirrer is beneficial because it fits so well around the ice.
Chill both your mixing glass and cocktail glass before making.
Fabbri Amarena Cherries or Luxardo Cherries are my go-to cherries for a Manhattan.
Leave a Reply