We found the perfect cocktail to kick off the weekend.

Charleston-based photographer and mixologist Miguel Buencamino of Holy City Handcraft (@holycityhandcraft) whipped up a jumbo Manhattan cocktail, complete with a giant “cherry,“ at the @gardenandgun offices. The recipe below provides 20-25 servings of this classic cocktail and can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer. Cheers and happy Friday! 🥃

Please note: This is a great way to enjoy a batched cocktail to share with friends, but we don’t recommend consuming alone.

ingredients:

• 2 parts bourbon

• 1 part sweet vermouth

• 30-40 dashes Angostura bitters

• Orange zest (garnish) per cocktail

• Maraschino cherry (garnish) per cocktail

tools:

• Mixing Glass

• Jigger (Japanese Style)

• Barspoon

• Julep Strainer

• Glassware

• Other Tools

• Complete Bartending Set

instructions:

To build:
Combine all ingredients except garnish in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and chill and store in a one-liter container. Will keep in the fridge or freezer for 2-3 months.

To serve:
Stir over ice and strain and pour the cocktail into a chilled coupe. Express zest from an orange peel and add a maraschino cherry (optional) to each cocktail. Serve and enjoy!

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