Absinthe Rum Manhattan

Absinthe Rum Manhattan
Glass: Coupe glass Prep: 5m Views: 2

A sophisticated twist on the classic Manhattan, substituting rum for whiskey and adding a hint of absinthe for complexity.

Instructions

- Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water and setting aside.
- In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of dark rum and 0.5 oz of sweet vermouth.
- Add a dash of absinthe to the mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Discard the ice water from the chilled coupe glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.

Ingredients


2 oz Dark rum
0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
0.25 oz Absinthe
1 piece Luxardo Cherry