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Micro Manhattan
Holiday 2020
Inspired by the UK star-tender known as Mr. Lyan, this drink uses your microwave to create a quick infusion, combining flavours into a complex sum that’s greater than its component parts.
Makes 16 drinks
1¾ cups (425 mL) rye whisky
6 oz brandy
1¼ cups (310 mL) red (sweet) vermouth (optional: mix 2 different varieties of red vermouth, such as 1 Italian and 1 French)
1½ oz crème de cassis liqueur
16 dashes (approximately 1/2 oz) Angostura bitters, or more to taste
1 cup (250 mL) water
Fresh rosemary, for garnish
1. Combine rye, brandy, vermouth, cassis and bitters in a large microwave-safe glass bowl or casserole. Cover with microwave-safe lid or a plate and cook on high heat for up to 3 minutes, watching carefully; remove before it starts to boil. Cool until room temperature, then add water. Taste and add more bitters if desired. Pour into glass bottles and freeze for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
2. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving. For each cocktail, using a candle-lighting or culinary torch, burn a fresh rosemary sprig until it smokes. Invert a lowball glass over smoking sprig for about 10 seconds. Alternatively, arrange several glasses right-side up in a configuration to fit under a large glass or metal cloche. Light a sprig of rosemary for each glass, and place cloche over all for approximately 10 seconds.
3. Add a large cube of ice to each smoked glass, drop torched rosemary sprig into glass and top with 2½ oz of Manhattan.
Makes 16 drinks
