Michter's Distillery - Dark Horse Cocktail

The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday in May but enjoying a Dark Horse Manhattan is right anytime of year. This slight variation on a traditional Manhattan from Michter’s Distillery is sure to help you pick the Dark Horse in any race.

Ingredients

2 oz Michter’s US*1 Bourbon
3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz Faretti Biscotti Liqueur
1 Espresso Shot
Ice

Instructions

  1. Add bourbon, sweet vermouth, faretti biscotti liqueur and espresso into cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain shaker into a chilled glass.
  4. Garnish with coffee beans.
  5. Enjoy!

Variation: Spice things up by replacing bourbon with rye whiskey.

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