Hickory Smoked Manhattan 

I got this idea from a place in Toronto called BarChef, where they serve a Manhattan that has been infused with smoke. After having it there, I knew I had to try and replicate it at home.  Give this take on a classic Manhattan a try yourself!  In order to make the Manhattan Smoked, you’ll need the smoking gun.  Don’t worry if you don’t have one, this recipe will still work great without the smoke.

Ingredients 

• 2 oz Rye
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Method

1. In a mixing glass, combine all of the ingredients. Insert the tube of the smoking gun into the glass and cover with plastic wrap forming a seal.  Using hickory wood chips, light the smoker and fill glass with smoke.  Allow it to infuse for 5 minutes then release.
2. Fill the glass with ice and stir continuously for 1 minute
3. Strain into a chilled glass.  I like to pour the cocktail over a large ice cube.