Big Batch Aperol Manhattan Recipes

PERFECT MANHATTAN

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the bourbon, both vermouths, and the dash of bitters. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry or orange twist and serve.
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THE LITTLE ITALY (MANHATTAN WITH APEROL)

Steps:

• Stir together the bourbon, sweet vermouth and Aperol. Pour into 4 rocks glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

APEROL MANHATTANS

Steps:

• Combine the bourbon, 1 cup cold water, the vermouth, Aperol and cherry syrup in a resealable plastic container. Freeze at least 1 hour.
• Pour into glasses and add the cherries. Garnish with the orange slices.

PITCHER OF MANHATTANS COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Combine 4 dashes Angostura bitters, 2/3 cup Noilly Prat Rouge vermouth, and 1 cup bourbon in an ice-filled pitcher and stir until well-chilled. Strain into 4 ice-filled rocks glasses. Garnish each drink with an orange twist wrapped around a fresh cherry.

BATCHED BOULEVARDIER

Steps:

• Combine the bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth and water in a spouted measuring cup or pitcher, or a medium bowl. Pour the cocktail blend, using a funnel if needed, into a 750-milliliter bottle; seal and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 weeks.
• To serve, pour 4 ounces Boulevardier into a lowball or coupe glass. Holding an orange peel by its long edges, skin facing down into the glass, pinch the peel to release the citrus oils, then add it to the glass and serve.