Autumn in New York Cocktail

This Autumn In New York cocktail is essentially a Manhattan with a very important autumn-spiced substitute.

This cocktail contains Sorel Liqueur, a bright red Hibiscus liqueur, spiced with Brazilian clove, Indonesian cassia and nutmeg, and Nigerian ginger! A perfect cocktail for chilly autumn nights by the fire, or elegant Thanksgiving or Halloween parties.

I absolutely love Sorel cocktails! Quite simply, this cocktail is a Manhattan with Sorel Liqueur in place of sweet vermouth. Sorrel (with an extra “R”) is the Jamaican name for a type of Hibiscus flower also known as Roselle.

I find it works perfectly for any fall or winter cocktail because the spices used in its recipe are flavors we use all through the chilly seasons.

The notes of clove, nutmeg, ginger, and cassia (similar to cinnamon) can turn just about any traditional cocktail into an autumny-wintery one! It’s not overwhelming and doesn’t overpower a nice whisky. It just adds a delicate spice and sweetness.

Personally, even though I love Manhattans just the way they are, I like to add about ½ teaspoon of Luxardo cherry syrup to this cocktail to add a little more cherry sweetness, but this is just a preference.

If you have any trouble finding Sorel, its website has a handy section on where to find it.

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