Tonka Bean Manhattan
The Tonka Bean Manhattan is a smooth, delightful twist on the classic Rye Whiskey cocktail. Tonka beans add notes of vanilla, caramel and almonds to the mix, creating a sublime & mellow drink.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Tonka Bean Syrup
- 2 Tonka beans
- 125 ml/ ½ cup Water
- 125 g/ ⅝ cup/ 4 ½ oz White caster sugar
Tonka Bean Manhattan
- 45 ml/ 3 tbsp Rye Whiskey
- 15 ml/ 1 tbsp Red Vermouth
- 15 ml/ 1 tbsp Tonka bean syrup
Instructions
Make the Syrup
- Put the sugar and water into a small, heavy based pan and heat on moderate until the sugar has dissolved then bring to the boil and take off the heat
- Give the tonka beans a few firm taps with the end of a rolling pin to split them into pieces and add to the syrup. Let infuse for 24 hours
- Strain the liquid through a fine meshed sieve or a piece of muslin and decant the syrup into a screw-top bottle
- Store in the fridge for up to 6 weeks
Make the Tonka Bean Manhattan
- Put a handful of ice cubes into the bottom of a cocktail shaker (or jug)
- Pour in the whiskey, vermouth and the syrup
- Stir for 20 seconds then strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with cocktail cherries and serve straight away