Cocktail recipe

Night Train Manhattan recipe.

A characterful cocktail built around rye whiskey, sweet vermouth syrup and bitters, finished with a clean, memorable lift.

Cocktail recipe 5 mins Mocktail option

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Night Train Manhattan

Description

Night Train Manhattan is built around rye whiskey, sweet vermouth syrup, bitters, giving it a clear identity from the first sip. Think of it as a new-generation cocktail: familiar enough to understand quickly, but distinctive enough to feel worth ordering again.

What makes it great is the balance: the base brings structure, the fruit or aromatic element gives personality, and the chilled serve keeps everything crisp. It has enough theatre for a cocktail menu but remains simple enough for a confident home bartender.

It earns its place at celebrations because it looks deliberate, tastes layered and still feels approachable to drink.

Ingredients

50 ml Rye whiskey
10 ml Sweet vermouth syrup
2 dashes Bitters
5 ml Coffee tincture
Ice
Expressed citrus peel

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir the drink smoothly with ice before serving.

Instructions

Add the liquid ingredients to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
Stir until very cold and lightly diluted.
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice or served straight up.
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