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Thief of Hearts The End Winter Manhattan Riff

Thief of Hearts: A Winter Cocktail

Recipe: Emily Mistell , The End , Portland, Oregon

Photo: Aubrie LeGault

December 29, 2023

Thief of Hearts The End Winter Manhattan Riff

An aromatic scotch sipper with pear and apple notes.

Emily Mistell describes this winter cocktail, named for a 1984 erotic drama, as an elegant Manhattan riff with seductive aromatics.

Ingredients

1 oz. Scotch whisky
1 oz. dry vermouth
1/2 oz. apple brandy
1/4 oz. maraschino liqueur
1/4 oz. pear liqueur
1 barspoon honey syrup
1 dash orange bitters
3 drops peated scotch

Tools:barspoon, strainer
Glass:coupe or Nick & Nora
Garnish:cucumber slice

Preparation

Stir all of the ingredients (except the peaty scotch) with ice, then strain into a chilled coupe. Float a cucumber slice on top of the drink, and top with 3 drops of the peaty scotch.

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