Black Fig Manhattan

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A seasonal twist on the Manhattan, featuring fig and warming spice notes.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Rye Whiskey (e.g., Rittenhouse)

• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth (e.g., Cocchi Vermouth di Torino)

• 1/4 oz Fig Syrup (black figs simmered with sugar and water, then strained)

• Dash of Angostura Bitters

• Dash of Orange Bitters

• Garnish: Fresh fig slice or a Luxardo cherry

Chill a coupe glass.

In a mixing glass, combine rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, fig syrup, and bitters. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.

Strain into the chilled glass.

Garnish with a fresh fig slice or a Luxardo cherry.