Ken Burns Effect

Cocktail consultant Erick Castro came up with the Ken Burns Effect as a riff on the classic Manhattan formula, with sweet sherry and marachino in place of sweet vermouth.

Castro uses Dry Sack sherry, which is a blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenéz sherries. You can use any sweet, dark sherry you have on hand.

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Stir all ingredients with ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

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