A perfect Manhattan is a cocktail that involves equal parts dry and sweet vermouth. This “imperfect” Negroni also employs both dry and sweet vermouth but not in equal proportion. A quick coffee infusion on the dry vermouth adds depth of flavour.
Ingredients
1ozIsle of Harris Gin
1ozcoffee-infused dry vermouth
2/3ozCampari
1/3ozPunt e Mes
Garnish: grapefruit twist
Coffee-Infused Dry Vermouth
½cupdry vermouth
2tbspwhole coffee beans
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir over ice until well-chilled.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Express citrus oils from grapefruit peel onto the surface of the drink. Fashion into a twist and drop into the glass.
Coffee-Infused Dry Vermouth
Combine ½ cup dry vermouth with 2 tbsp whole coffee beans in a mason jar. Shake to combine and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain and refrigerate until ready to use (up to 1 month).