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A Manhattan Gets Topped With a Toasted Marshmallow in This Cozy Cocktail
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The Campfire Manhattan is a riff on a classic Manhattan cocktail that combines rye whiskey with amaro, cinnamon syrup, and two types of bitters. The drink gets topped with a toasted marshmallow skewered on a cocktail pick. It creates a rich, slightly smoky flavor profile with savory depth from the amaro and duo of bitters.
A Manhattan is a classic cocktail that originated in the late 1800s. It’s typically made with two parts rye whiskey to one part sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of Angostura bitters. This riff on that classic template, by bartender and cocktail content creator Kaitlyn Stewart, has a higher ratio of rye whiskey and substitutes sweet vermouth for Italian amaro. Stewart also calls for two types of bitters — a combination of Angostura and cherry bitters — and cinnamon syrup for a touch of spiced sweetness.
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Why the Campfire Manhattan works
This spirit-forward drink is all about combining savory and spiced ingredients. Rye whiskey, a spicier spirit compared to something like bourbon, reflects the warming notes found in the amaro, cinnamon syrup, and duo of bitters.
Cinnamon syrup, which can be purchased pre-made or made by simply infusing a whole cinnamon stick to a 1:1 simple syrup while it cooks, adds sweet and floral cinnamon aromas and a mouth-coating richness to this drink.
While only Angostura bitters can be used in lieu of cherry bitters, the combination of both add a savory depth to this drink that cannot be matched. Cherry and spices are a classic match that is on display in this holiday-inspired cocktail. As for the toasted marshmallow, this cocktail proves everything is better with a bit of campfire-inspired flair.
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