Bellini Manhattan

Bellini Manhattan
4 from 3 ratings
There’s something special about Chicago’s Chance the Rapper, an independent emcee who’s nominated for seven Grammys this year. This golden cocktail, featuring a blend of bourbon, peach purée, and Champagne, is just as special as he is.This recipe is courtesy of Maker’s Mark Bourbon. Created by Kathy Casey, host of Kathy Casey’s Liquid Kitchen.
Servings
1
servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained well and dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon gold luster dust
  • 1 1/2 ounce bourbon, preferably maker’s mark
  • 1/2 ounce peach purée
  • 3/4 ounce sweet red vermouth
  • 1 dash of orange bitters or liquid kitchen golden era
  • 3/4 ounce brut champagne
  • gold-gilded maraschino cherry, for garnish
Directions
  1. Make the cherries in the container in which you are going to store them. It is important that the cherries are well-drained.
  2. Place the cherries in the container and add the luster dust.
  3. Stir gently to coat cherries in gold.
  4. Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  5. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  6. Measure in the bourbon, peach purée, and vermouth.
  7. Add a dash of bitters. Cap and shake.
  8. Strain into large martini glass.
  9. Add a splash of Champagne. Garnish with gold gilded maraschino cherry on a pick.