New Jack City From The Gin Joint
Photo: Haley Ondrejka
Coffee and chai infusions give this Manhattan a flavorful twist.
At The Gin Joint in Charleston, South Carolina, bar manager Christian Favier adds some extra depth to the Manhattan with the addition of coffee and chai.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. chai-infused Irish Whiskey
- 1 oz. coffee-infused sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Tools:mixing glass, barspoon
- Glass:Nick and Nora
- Garnish:star anise
Preparation
Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to chill. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish.
Chai-infused Irish whiskey: Add 4 vanilla chai teabags to a bottle of Irish whiskey and let steep for 4 hours. Remove the teabags before use.
Coffee-infused sweet vermouth: Combine 5 oz. of vermouth with 1 oz. of coffee beans. Let the mix sit for 90 minutes to infuse. Strain the beans out of the vermouth and discard.