Preakness Manhattan

Manhattan & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Saint's Nightcap cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Hennessy V.S. Cognac, Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
0.25 fl oz Hennessy V.S. Cognac or alternative
0.50 fl oz Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur or alternative
0.50 fl oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth or alternative
3.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Directions

Add ice to mixing glass
Pour all ingredients into mixing glass
Stir well with bar spoon
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

The Preakness Manhattan merges French monastic tradition with Kentucky's finest bourbon in a glass that feels like spiritual enlightenment.

This sophisticated cocktail combines the caramel-vanilla warmth of Buffalo Trace bourbon with Hennessy's fruity complexity, while Bénédictine adds its signature herbal honey notes and sweet vermouth rounds everything with subtle spice. The aromatic bitters tie these flavors together, creating a rich, multidimensional sip with hints of dried fruit, baking spices, and gentle oak. Perfect for late evenings when you want something contemplative rather than refreshing, it makes an excellent nightcap (as the name suggests) or an impressive after-dinner drink. Though it requires several spirits, the preparation is straightforward—just stirring ingredients with ice. The Preakness Manhattan pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, aged cheeses, or hearty charcuterie boards where its complexity can stand up to bold flavors.