Duck Fat Manhattan
Duck fat fat-washed rye brings a rich, savory depth to the Manhattan that makes it deeply compelling — like the spirit-forward cocktail's umami unlock. Appeared on serious cocktail menus 2021–2024.
Served in a Coupe glass · Garnish: Luxardo cherry, orange twist · Difficulty: hard
Ingredients
- 2 oz Duck Fat Fat-Washed Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- To fat-wash: render duck fat, combine with rye, freeze overnight, skim solid, fine-strain.
- Stir all ingredients with ice until very well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and orange twist.