Smoked Bourbon Manhattan

Name: Smoked Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey; Sherry; Aromatic Bitters; Cinnamon Sticks; Ceramic or metal; Fire source

Bourbon

Prep time: 10 mins

Author: The Bar Team

A bottle of Blade and Bow bourbon, two glasses with drinks and cinnamon sticks, a jigger, an ashtray with almonds, matches, a bar spoon, and smoke on a reflective surface.

The Cinnamon Raisin Manhattan takes a tried and true cocktail formula and upgrades it with richness and complexity. The honey, vanilla and white pepper spice of Blade & Bow Bourbon marry beautifully with the raisin note from the sherry, all of which are complemented by a whisper of cinnamon smoke. A familiar favorite flavor combination gets new life in the glass. Cheers!

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Blade & Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1.5oz
Sherry
0.75oz
Aromatic Bitters
2 dashes
Cinnamon Sticks
2
Ceramic or metal
(fireproof) plate, for smoking
Fire source
For smoking

*Approximate serving size is 1.5 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.

Method

Step 1
Light the cinnamon stick until one end is smoldering.
Step 2
Place it on the fireproof plate and cover with the rocks glass. Let stand for one minute. The glass may not fill completely with smoke, but the cinnamon smoke flavor will be pronounced when you invert the glass.
Step 3
Add Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, sherry, and bitters to a mixing glass and stir.
Step 4
Fill the smoked glass with ice.
Step 5
Strain the cocktail over the fresh ice in the smoked glass.
Step 6
Garnish with a new cinnamon stick.

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Serve this warm twist on the classic Manhattan for a cold fall gathering, featuring Smoked Blade & Bow Bourbon.