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Published October 30, 2019. By Alyssa Brantley 16 Comments

Cherry Infused Manhattan Cocktail

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single glass filled with ice, manhattan cocktail, cherries and oranges

This Maraschino Cherry Infused Manhattan Cocktail is perfect for any holiday dinner, holiday party or just a cozy date night in. Made without food coloring.

manhattan cocktail over ice with cherries and orange slices

If you are a Bourbon or Whiskey drinker, you are most likely familiar with what is known as a Manhattan cocktail. Growing up, my parents were really into Scotch (particularly Johnnie Walker Blue Label) and occasionally indulged in other types of Whiskey.

The first time I have tasted a scotch on the rocks, I nearly threw up. It was just so strong. I sort of wrote off Whiskey, Bourbon, and Scotch and stuck to Wine and clear alcohol (like Gin, Vodka, and Tequila).

Then one holiday season, I went to a dinner party and tasted the most fabulous Manhattan. It was smooth, balanced, had a hint of both cherry and orange and shaken until perfectly chilled. It was then that I began exploring high-quality Bourbon and decided to give the entire category a fresh look with an open mind.

Enter this cherry-infused Manhattan cocktail! I developed this for a dinner party we hosted where I knew we had a bunch of Bourbon lovers. It’s a simple cocktail but has such a fantastic flavor thanks to the dye-free maraschino cherry juice, bitters, and fresh orange.

Make this for your next holiday event or dinner party and you will be sure to impress!

overhead of cocktails with orange slices, measuring spoons, and small bourbon bottles

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Cherry Infused Manhattan Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 min
 

This cherry juice infused Manhattan cocktail is perfect for any holiday party or just a cozy date night in. Made with dye-free cherries and bourbon.

Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry manhattan, dye free cherries, festive cocktail, holiday cocktails, how to make a manhattan, manhattan cocktail, maraschino cherries, maraschino cherry cocktail
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 170 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 7 votes
close up of manhattan cocktail in a short glass filled with ice, cherries and sliced oranges
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Ingredients
  • 50 ml Bourbon Whiskey high-quality
  • 1 Tablespoon dye-free Maraschino cherry juice
  • 1/2 ounce sweet red vermouth
  • 4 drops Bitters
  • 1 slice navel orange
  • 5 maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT slice navel orange and whole cherries in a shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake for 45 seconds to 1 minute.

    Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice, garnish with orange twist and cherries. Serve and Enjoy!

NOTES:
  • Dye-Free Cherries are becoming easier and easier to find at stores like Whole Foods, Sprouts, Natural Grocers and more. If you have a tough time, they are available for a bit more online.
  • You can make a large batch of this cocktail ahead of time (a few hours) and then shake over ice and top with garnishes to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Infused Manhattan Cocktail
Amount Per Serving (1 cocktail)
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: This recipe was originally published in October 2018 and was updated in October 2019 with edited photos, more text, and better instructions.

 

Filed Under: Christmas, Cocktails, Date Night, Fall, Football, Grains, Hanukkah, New Years Eve, Thanksgiving, Winter

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  1. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    November 4, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    This is really gorgeous! Perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:58 am

      Yes! Planning a large batch for our Thanksgiving celebration!

      Reply
  2. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 1, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    Love it! What a gorgeous drink!

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    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:57 am

      Thanks Toni!!

      Reply
  3. Lindsay Cotter says

    November 1, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    This is such a beautiful cocktail! Cheers!

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    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Thanks so much lady!

      Reply
  4. Krista says

    November 1, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    This is a great looking cocktail! I cannot wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Hope you love it Krista!

      Reply
  5. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    November 1, 2018 at 10:54 am

    This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Erin!! Holiday cocktails are the most fun

      Reply
  6. Chrissie Baker says

    October 31, 2018 at 8:26 am

    I bet those flavors are amazing! Cannot wait to try this cocktail! Love! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Thanks Chrissie!

      Reply
  7. Catalina says

    October 31, 2018 at 8:14 am

    My husband will love this drink! Perfect for our cozy nights!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Awesome Catalina! HOpe you both love it <3

      Reply
  8. Brandy O'Neill says

    October 30, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    This is definitely my kind of drink! Have to make it this weekend!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Hopy you love it Brandy!

      Reply

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