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Gingerbread Manhattan Cocktail Recipe

Gingerbread Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
A warm and festive take on the classic Manhattan, this Gingerbread Manhattan blends smooth bourbon, sweet vermouth, and cozy gingerbread syrup for a holiday-ready cocktail that’s spicy, sweet, and memorable.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 Cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring jigger
  • Martini glass or coupe
  • Bar spoon
  • Strainer
  • Vegetable peeler or zester
  • Small plate (optional, for cinnamon sugar rim)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1/2 oz gingerbread syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • Ice as needed
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional, for garnish
  • 1 twist orange peel for garnish
  • 1 tsp cinnamon sugar optional, for rimming the glass

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add bourbon (or rye), sweet vermouth, gingerbread syrup, and aromatic bitters.
  • Shake or stir for about 20 seconds until well chilled.
  • (Optional) Rim your martini glass or coupe with cinnamon sugar.
  • Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
  • Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a cinnamon stick, if desired.