Wings of Valor
Winnie Anderson
The base for this is a Manhattan, but it's softened with a touch of cherry liqueur to add warmth and a nostalgic feel
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Mixing Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
1 Cocktail Shaker or Mixing Glass
1 Bar Spoon
1 Jigger, Mini Measuring shot glass, or Measuring Spoon
1 Hawthorne strainer Or something else to strain the drink with after shaking it
1 Chilled Coupe or Martini Glass
1 Paring knife (if using lemon peel as a garnish)
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur Recommend Heering or Luxardo)
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 Branded Cherry or Lemon Twist for garnish Pick your favorite, but don't skip the garnish. It really elevates the drink and makes the thing more special.
- Ice cubes and cold water to chill the glass
Mix the Drink
Add ingredients (other than the garnish) to your shaker or mixing glass
Stir, don't shake. Use your bar spoon to stir gently for 20 to 30 seconds. You're trying to chill and blend, not dilute the alcohol too much.
Strain into the chilled glass. If you put ice or water in there to chill it, dump that out first.
Prep the Garnish (if using lemon peel)
Garnish by dropping in a brandied cherry or express a twist of lemon peel over the drink and place it on the rim or in the glass. Directions for the peel follow.
Wash and dry the lemon
Use the peeler to remove a thin strip of lemon peel, getting mostly zest and little of the white pith
Hold peel over the drink with the yellow side facing down over the glass
Pinch and twist to release the oils, then twist it slightly to enhance and "express" the oils.
Rub the peel around the rim. Optional but boosts the fragrance and flavor.
Enjoy!
Keyword A Guy Named Joe, Memorial Day, Patriotic, Rye, sweet vermouth, Whiskey