When my friend David Lebovitz published a French Manhattan recipe in his book, Drinking French, he made it with Cognac and included a cherry garnish for a nod to the original.In my French-ish version inspired by his, I use bourbon (because I’m a bourbon boy and love its sweetness) and kept the nod to France with the Cointreau and sweet vermouth.—Brian Hart Hoffman Find more coupetail recipes in Brooke Bell and Brian Hart Hoffman’s new book Every Day Coupetails, available now.  French-ish Manhattan Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 1 serving Ingredients  1½ ounces bourbon1½ ounces sweet vermouth½ ounce Cointreau or Grand Marnier1 dash orange bitters½ teaspoon vanilla bean pasteGarnish: Maraschino cherry, charred orange rind InstructionsIn a mixing glass, add bourbon, vermouth, Cointreau or Grand Marnier, bitters, and vanilla bean paste.

Add ice and stir until chilled.Strain into a coupe glass.Garnish with Maraschino cherry and orange rind, if desired.

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