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Holiday Manhattan
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Submitted on: December 21, 2025
Holiday Manhattan season is officially here, and this year’s star is Sonoma Distilling Co.’s California Bourbon. I mixed up a festive riff using their beautifully rich bourbon, sweet vermouth, and just a splash of Koa Wood rum to add depth and a hint of smoky warmth. To top it off, a touch of cranberry syrup brings that perfect Christmas sparkle — tart, cozy, and totally holiday-ready. It’s everything I want in a December cocktail: comforting, elegant, and packed with layers of flavor that ta...
Ingredients
- .75 oz
- .15 ozKoa Rum
- .25 oz
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Sugar‑dusted cranberries
Stir & Strain
Coupe
About 27% ABV (estimate)
By Nolan Mariano
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Combine the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled, and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with sugar-dusted cranberries.
Editor's Note
Bourbon meets smoky Koa rum, brightened by cranberry syrup for a holiday‑ready Manhattan twist.
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5.0
John
23 December 2025
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