Kyoto Bloom

by @abartenderdad

Preparation

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.

Glass
Nick & Nora Glass
Ice
None

A Japanese whisky Manhattan variation that trades the original's bold rye punch for something more refined. The elderflower adds a subtle floral lift that softens the whisky's oak and smoke, while the vermouth and bitters maintain the classic template's bittersweet backbone. Elegant and restrained, with a dry finish.

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