Cacao Nib Manhattans

What's a Valentine's Day without a little bit of indulgence, particularly of the chocolate sort? This cacao-nib infused Manhattan is every bit as decadent as a box of chocolates, but without taking a hard left turn to candy town. No chocolate syrup, or sugar, or cream in this recipe -- just the pure and subtle flavor of the cacao nib, layered over spicy rye and sweet vermouth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Drinks & Cocktails

Keyword: Chocolate, Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Valentine’s day

Skill: intermediate

Servings:

Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

4 oz rye (Rittenhouse preferred)
2 oz Carpano Antica vermouth
4 dashes angostura bitters
1 tbsp cacao nibs
1 strip organic orange peel, pith (white part) removed

Instructions

Combine all in a small jar. Cover and let sit on the countertop (out of direct sunlight) for one hour, swirling occasionally.
Strain into a chilled mixing pitcher filled with ice. Stir until well chilled, then strain into two chilled coupes. Garnish with bruleed fruit, or a brandied cherry.

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