Maple Bacon Manhattan
A thick slice of candied bacon is the perfect accompaniment for this classic maple manhattan.
Servings 2 cocktails + maple candied bacon
Ingredients
Maple Candied Bacon
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup get the good stuff
Maple Manhattan
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz pure maple syrup
- 1 dash angostura bitters
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. line a rimmed baking sheet and set rack inside, lay bacon flat. Spoon over half over the syrup on the bacon, bake 10-12 minutes, baste and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until just crisp. Let bacon rest out of the oven for 10 minutes before serving with the manhattan.
- To make the manhattan, fill a large glass with ice and add all ingredients. Stir to combine and strain into serving glass. Garnish with maple candied bacon.
