Jefferson's Presidential Manhattan

Marcy Franklin|Nov. 7, 2012 3:03 pm EST

3.3 (9 ratings)

Now that the presidential election is over and done with, we can all agree on one thing: we have an election hangover. Fortunately, there's a cocktail for that. Here's to the Jefferson's Presidential Manhattan, made with the "Ridiculously Small Batch" 10-year-aged Jefferson's Rye. And yes, it is named for the third president of the United States — so no matter whether or not you're happy with the winner of the 2012 election, we can all agree to like Thomas Jefferson.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 1/2 ounce jefferson's rye
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
2 droppers dutch¹s colonial bitters
1 brandied cherry
1 flamed orange twist

Directions

In a mixing glass, gently stir the rye and vermouth with a couple of ice cubes. (Don't shake.) Pour into a chilled martini glass, top with bitters, and garnish with the cherry and twist.