Rest assured you’ll taste the bourbon in this spirit-forward Manhattan that keeps the whiskey front and center. It’s a whiskey-lover’s Manhattan tailored specifically to the whiskey chosen as the base spirit to accentuate the flavors and aromas present in the bourbon.
Combine spirits and bitters in a mixing glass, fill with ice and stir until the outside of the mixing glass is very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel and lemon verbena leaf.