Midtown
by Leandro DiMonriva
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
Glass
Nick & Nora Glass
Ice
None
The Midtown is dark, bittersweet, and richly layered, with rye whiskey’s spice anchoring the deep, smoky bitterness of Zucca. Sweet vermouth adds herbal softness, while Cherry Heering brings lush, dark cherry sweetness that rounds the drink without overpowering it. Grapefruit bitters lift the finish with a subtle citrus snap, giving this a brooding, Manhattan-adjacent profile with a complex, amaro-driven edge.
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