Cocktail Punk - Cherry Bitters

A cherry bomb, targeted directly at (your) Manhattan. 

Vibrant cherry, a hint of vanilla, and subtle spice complements the oak flavors in dark spirits, but the flavor profile is simple enough to use wherever a touch of cherry is wanted. 

You'll never need a barspoon of syrup from the Luxardo jar again.

Cocktailpunk Manhattan 

2 oz rye, Rittenhouse or other 100 proof rye preferred 
1 oz sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica preferred 
1 squeeze Cocktailpunk Cherry Bitters in the mix, 1 squeeze as garnish lemon twist 

Combine rye, vermouth, and one squeeze of bitters in a mixing glass. Add ice, stir, and serve up in a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist and float another squeeze of bitters. 

This variation explicitly omits a marasca cherry in order to showcase the Cherry Bitters. Cocktailpunk was invented for this drink. 

Rock and Rosé 

Courtesy of Ms. Allison Anderson, Frasca Food and Wine 

1 oz Aperol 
.75 oz rosé vermouth 
1.25 oz Cap Rock Gin 
2 squeezes Cocktailpunk Cherry Bitters 

Stir ingredients and strain to a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with thin lemon twist. 

Allison is using a Cocktailpunk Americano Rosé vermouth that is made specially for Frasca, but Cocchi Rosa or Martini Rosato substitutes well. 

G-Train Manhattan 

Courtesy of Ms. Angela Battillo, Basta 

1.5 oz Bulleit Rye 
.5 oz Bitter Truth Kräuter Liqueur 
.5 oz Bénédictine 
.5 oz Contratto Vermouth Rosso 
1 squeeze Cocktailpunk Cherry Bitters 
5-7 drops Maca Root Extract 

Stir and serve up in a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist. 

Aphrodisiac? Let us know. The Kräuter can be hard to find, a milder amaro substitutes well.