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Maple Walnut Manhattan recipe.

Maple Walnut Manhattan layers Whiskey with Maple syrup, Bitters, and Walnut tincture for a deeper, aromatic cocktail built for slower sipping.

Cocktail recipe 5 mins Mocktail option
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Maple Walnut Manhattan

Description

What works about Maple Walnut Manhattan is the contrast between familiar cocktail logic and a more individual flavour combination. The recipe combines Whiskey, Maple syrup, Bitters, Walnut tincture, and Expressed citrus peel. Dilution matters here: enough water opens the aromatics and softens the edges, while over-dilution would flatten the character of the spirit and modifiers.

It suits an unhurried evening, a pre-dinner pour or a late-night drink when you want something composed rather than flashy. Use fresh ice and serve promptly so the texture and aroma arrive at their best.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Whiskey
  • 10 ml Maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • 5 ml Walnut tincture
  • Ice
  • Expressed citrus peel

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid ingredients to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold and lightly diluted.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
  4. Garnish with a clean aromatic finish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Lowball Glass
Lowball Glass (recommended)

A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.

180–300 ml Short, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.

Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.

Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

Useful alternative if the primary glass is not available.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Medium Approx. 24% ABV 0.5 units 255 kcal Fresh ice Mocktail option
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