Darren A. is our Creative Vice President here at Hallmark and—bonus!—he’s both an impressive designer and craft cocktail maker. Darren’s here on the blog today to share his custom twist on a classic cocktail, visualized by Hallmark illustrator Ana R.
Winter in manhattan
A seasonal twist on a classic cocktail for New Year’s Eve
- 2 oz. rye whiskey
- 3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz. allspice dram*
- 2 dashes bitters
- cherry garnish
Combine ingredients in mixing glass with 2-3 ice cubes. Stir gently until the sides of the glass are very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.
*Allspice dram is a spiced liqueur originally made in Jamaica.
Be sure to snap a shot of your Winter in Manhattan and share it on Instagram with us @think.make.share! And don’t forget to celebrate safely, my friends. Want more cocktail ideas? Find festive drink inspiration here!