Spiced Manhattan Cocktail

• Produce

  • 1 Orange, Twist of

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 dash Cayenne pepper
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 2 Cloves, whole
  • 1 Sprinkle Nutmeg, fresh
  • 1 dash Sea salt
  • 1 Teapsoon allspice

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 Dash Angostura bitters
  • 2 1/2 oz Hennessy cognac
  • 3/4 oz Infused vermouth
  • 2 cups Sweet vermouth

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet vermouth
• 1 teapsoon allspice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 dash sea salt
• 2.5 ounces Hennessy cognac
• .75 ounce infused vermouth
• Dash of angostura bitters
• Twist of orange
• Sprinkle of fresh nutmeg

Directions

• To Infuse the Vermouth: Heat vermouth to just before boiling. Add all dry ingredients. Turn off heat, cover with lid and let steep for several hours. Pour through sifter into empty container. For each Manhattan Cocktail: Pour Hennessy, vermouth and bitters in a shaker. Add ice and shake. Pour into martini glass. Add twist of orange and sprinkle or zest nutmeg over the top.