Mandarine Avenue
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Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Chill coupe glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
A Manhattan reinvented with the lush sunset hues and aromatic complexity of fine European liqueurs.
The Mandarine Avenue balances the spicy backbone of bottled-in-bond rye whiskey with layers of bittersweetness from vermouth, orange-infused cognac liqueur, and herbal amaro. Your first sip delivers warming rye spice followed by candied orange, sweet herbs, and a pleasantly bitter finish that lingers. This sophisticated cocktail works beautifully as an after-dinner drink or whenever you'd normally reach for a Manhattan but want something with a more complex citrus dimension. It's relatively simple to make as long as you have the ingredients on hand—just stir and strain. Pair this rich sipper with dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses, or hearty meat dishes where the cocktail's citrus notes and bittersweet elements can cut through fat while complementing savory flavors.
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