Honey Holiday Manhattan - Photo Brenda C Hill
I discovered a new holiday cocktail in the trends for 2012 that Maralyn wrote about in our December 7, 2011,  Where and What in the World column. Called The Golden Rule, this old classic tastes newly smooth and delicious with honey liqueur added to the bourbon. One of the trends for 2012 is using honey whiskey in your cocktails.
My mixologist neighbor and I experimented. It was fun to make this drink just right for our tastes, not too sweet. We came up with this holiday Manhattan, thanks to the idea in the article. Enjoy finding your favorite mix of portions.
Ingredients
1 part Kentucky Straight Bourbon
1 part honey liqueur
a few dashes of white vermouth
a few dashes of bitters
ice
optional cherry or lemon twist
Method
Stir in a cocktail shaker with cracked ice.
Strain into a chilled martini – manhattan glass.
Garnish with a cherry or twist if you desire.
We served this drink with salted nuts. I think of manhattans as a snowbound winter libation by a roaring fire. Yet this one was refreshingly cool on our warm Florida patio.
Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success With Writing Where And What in the World
Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
