Not only is September Bourbon Heritage Month, Jimmy Russell, Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller is celebrarting his 58th year making Bourbon.  Here’s their twist on the venerable Manhattan.  

Raise a toast to Jimmy for giving this fine Kentucky Bourbon. 

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ ounces Wild Turkey bourbon
• 1/3 ounce dry vermouth
• 1/3 ounce sweet vermouth
• 1 thin slice fresh ginger
• 3 mint leaves
• ½ tsp powdered sugar
• Dash aromatic bitters

Instructions

Muddle ginger, mint, powdered sugar and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add Wild Turkey bourbon, vermouth and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled glass.

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