The Hail Mary Gambit
This Manhattan-style cocktail is a deep, contemplative sipper, reflecting the gravity and ingenuity of the Hail Mary mission. It's built for those moments when you need to think critically, fueled by the warmth of rye and the unexpected depth of coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 0.25 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds).
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry and a flamed orange peel to light up the darkness of space.
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Garnish: Brandied cherry & flamed orange peel
History
A riff on the venerable Manhattan, this drink substitutes a touch of coffee liqueur for some of the traditional vermouth to add a layer of complex, roasted bitterness and sweetness. The rye whiskey provides the backbone, while the coffee element nods to the long, sleepless nights of scientific endeavor and interstellar travel.