Coffee Manhattan Cocktail Recipe: The Thyme that Rose and Mary took on Manhattan

This delightful winter cocktail is a coffee-infused, seasonal play on the classic Manhattan. Utilizing your favorite coffee beans that have been steeped in sweet vermouth for two hours, you're in for a new coffee-centric twist on a classic. 

Author

Jalen Kelly & Kaldi's Coffee

Prep Time

2 hours

Cook Time

8 minutes

Servings

1-10 drinks

Category

Beverages and cocktails

Ingredients

• 300 ml Vermouth
• 20 grams of whole bean coffee
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Angostura Bitters
• Rye
• Luxardo Cherries
• 1 oz Everclear, Rum, or any 40%+ liquor (optional)

Directions

1. Select your favorite whole bean coffee. Measure 20 grams of the whole beans, and place in an airtight container with 300ml of a sweet vermouth (no grinding). Let steep for 2 hours, then strain the beans out and refrigerate until you’re ready to prepare your cocktail. This infusion is good for up to 4 weeks and will prepare around 10 drinks.
2. Light a sprig of Everclear or rum daubed thyme and rosemary, blow them out, and place a rocks glass over them, trapping the smoke, for 5 minutes.
3. While the smoke is working, add 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters, 1 oz of your coffee infused vermouth mixture, and 2 oz of a rye whiskey to a mixing glass.
4. Add ice to your mixing glass, stir, then strain into your coupe glass.
5. Spear a cherry or two with fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme, then add to glass as garnish and serve up. Enjoy!