How to Make a Manhattan with Southern Comfort
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
Before you start mixing, you’ll need to gather all the necessary ingredients for your Manhattan with Southern Comfort. Here’s what you’ll need:
– 2 oz Bourbon whiskey
– 1 oz Southern Comfort
– 1/2 oz dry vermouth
– 2 dashes Angostura bitters
– Orange peel or twist for garnish
Step 2: Chill Your Glass
Fill a mixing glass with ice and let it chill for a few minutes. This will help keep your Manhattan cold and prevent the whiskey from warming up too quickly.
Step 3: Prepare the Cocktail
Pour the Bourbon whiskey, Southern Comfort, and dry vermouth into the chilled mixing glass. Add two dashes of Angostura bitters and stir the mixture well for about 20 seconds. This will help to dilute the ingredients and ensure a smooth, well-balanced cocktail.
Step 4: Strain the Cocktail
Once you’ve stirred the cocktail, strain it into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. You can also strain it into a glass with ice if you prefer a Manhattan on the rocks.
Step 5: Garnish the Cocktail
Garnish your Manhattan with an orange peel or twist. To do this, simply take a thin slice of orange peel and twist it over the cocktail to release the essential oils. Then, carefully drop the peel into the glass.
Step 6: Enjoy Your Manhattan with Southern Comfort
Now that your Manhattan with Southern Comfort is ready, take a moment to appreciate the rich, complex flavors. Take a sip and enjoy the perfect blend of Bourbon whiskey, Southern Comfort, and vermouth. Cheers!
