Bourbon Chocolate Manhattan Cocktail
A rich twist on the classic Manhattan, blending bourbon's bold warmth with the smooth sweetness of chocolate liqueur for a perfectly balanced nightcap.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Coupe glass
- Cocktail pick
- Peeler or knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz sweet vermouth fortified wine
- 0.5 oz dark chocolate liqueur or chocolate liqueur
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters or Angostura bitters
- 0.25 oz simple syrup optional for added sweetness
- ice cubes for mixing
- maraschino cherry for garnish
- orange peel for garnish
- dark chocolate small piece for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill your coupe glass with ice water to chill it; set aside.
- Add bourbon, sweet vermouth, chocolate liqueur, and bitters to your mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon for about 20–30 seconds.
- Dump out the ice water from the coupe glass.
- Strain the cocktail into your chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry, an orange peel twist, or a small piece of dark chocolate.
Notes
Rye whiskey adds spice while bourbon offers a sweeter, rounder flavor. Choose a chocolate liqueur that's rich but not overly sweet. Express orange peel oils over the drink before garnishing for added aroma. Serve up (no ice) for a consistent flavor profile.