About the

Fireside Manhattan

This simple yet flavorful cocktail enhanced with elevated holiday ingredients is the perfect balance of classic cocktail culture and winter warmers.
Difficulty
Hard

Preparation Time
13 min

Flavor Profile
Rich and Dark
Caramel
Dry Fruit
Baking Spices

Ingredients

  • 1 part mulled wine*
  • Orange peel studded with fresh cloves for garnish
  • *Simple mulled wine: Combine 2 cups of apple cider, 375ml red wine, 1 cinnamon stick and 2 cloves in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Let cool.
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Preparation  
Instructions

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  • Step 1
    Mix the ingredients
    Combine ingredients over ice in a mixing glass.
  • Step 2
    Stir, strain then serve
    Stir and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  • Step 3
    Finish with a holiday twist
    Garnish with orange peel studded with fresh cloves.
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TIPS FOR A GREAT  
Fireside Manhattan

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Time saver

If you don't have time to make your own mulled wine, you can use store bought and use 1 part.
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Host with the most

Batch a large amount for sharing with friends and family and leave in the fridge ready to pour at gatherings.
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Mulling over ingredients?

Port wine also works incredibly well in replacement of mulled wine in this recipe.

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