Tawny Manhattan
By: Kevin Gray
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 1:46pm

Ingredients




2 ounces rye whiskey
1 ounce tawny port
2 dashes orange bitters

Preparation

1 Stir all ingredients with cracked ice until cold.  Strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with an orange twist.

About


The Manhattan, a classic cocktail and a favorite among serious drinkers, is a great way to pass the time.  Traditionally composed of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters, the Manhattan is a perfect drink to enjoy on a cool fall day.  Or any day.
But with the onset of cooler weather, one might elect to change up the tried-and-true Manhattan to create a drink even more indicative of the season.  By using tawny port in place of sweet vermouth, the traditional Manhattan becomes a bit more complex and warms the soul as it soothes the thirsty drinker.  Subbing orange bitters for Angostura bitters adds a zesty citrus note to the drink, which balances nicely with the buttery, oaky flavors imparted by the port.