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Up On The Roof

1 3⁄4 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1⁄2 oz Madeira, Broadbent Rainwater Medium Dry
1 bsp Cinnamon syrup
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and discarded)
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; express; garnish.

History

Found that the combo of rainwater madeira and Cocchi Americano could be an intriguing stand in for sweet vermouth, so made up this Manhattan riff.

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Craig Eliason
Created by
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Year
2025
Is the
author's original creation
Reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puM1k-S86nE

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  • Aroma has orange oil, cherry, cinnamon and other baking spices. Sip has cinnamon and rye spices with a honey sweetness. Swallow and finish are like a pleasantly complex Manhattan.
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Comments
MixBooze commented on 10/09/2025:

love the twist using Madeira and Cocchi Americano