The Apple Cider Manhattan makes the ultimate game day cocktail, featuring winter spices and face warming bourbon. The addition of apple cider turns down this drink a bit from the traditional manhattan and allows your guests to enjoy more than one during the time outs and commercial breaks! Supercharge your game day and make this cocktail by the batch! Take all the oz. instructions and switch to cups, and you’ve got a blitz!
The Whiskey We Use for Our Apple Cider Manhattan
We’ve used “Dubliner Steelers Select Irish Whiskey” available in Pittsburgh. It’s crafted for Steeler Nation by the Dublin Liberties Distillery — a proud partner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This unique, limited-edition blend celebrates 90 seasons of football for the Steelers franchise and is a must-have for any fan. The whiskey is created with a hand-selected blend of perfectly balanced whiskeys and aged up to 10 years in the finest American bourbon casks. Perfect for your game day cocktail!
Apple Cider Manhattan Game Day Cocktail
Description
Perfect for calming your nerves as you watch the big game.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of Dubliner Whiskey (we used *Dubliner Steelers Select Irish Whiskey available at your local PA Fine Wine and Good Spirits)
- .5 oz of red vermouth
- 1.5 oz of fresh apple cider
- .5 oz of fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes of angostura bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and give a light shake to combine and chill ingredients.
- Serve over one large ice cube or up in a martini glass.
Feast While You Sip on This Game Day Recipe
- Chili Baby Back Ribs
- Marinated Chicken Tostadas
- Parmesan Baked Potato Salad
- Roasted Sausage Board
- Zesty Shrimp Roll
Recipe and Story by Justin Matase
Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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