golden grove

2 oz Cocchi Sweet Vermouth
3/4 oz Smith & Cross Rum
1 bsp Maraschino (1/8 oz Luxardo)
1 dash Orange Bitters (Angostura Orange)

Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail coupe, and garnish with an orange twist.Two Wednesdays ago, I spotted a curiously named recipe called the Rasta Manhattan on Kindred Cocktails. That site referenced the Haus Alpenz's website, and when I check that source, it had been renamed the Golden Grove. In addition, I was game to to try a Reverse Rum Manhattan that reminded me a little of the Fair & Warmer. Haus Alpenz later provided some back story on Instagram by commenting, "One of our absolute favorite Smith & Cross drinks! This one was born during one of the very first Indie Spirits Expos in New York." The Golden Grove came forth with an orange, rum funk, and cherry aroma that had a gingery note to it. Next, a grape-driven sip sailed into funky rum and nutty cherry flavors on the swallow.