Celebrating women's history month, The Local Palate pulls together several recipes from local women chefs. Molly Hardwick writes:

Becky Harris, co-founder of Catoctin Creek Distillery, shares this recipe for a twist on a classic Manhattan. Made with a chile pepper infusion and three types of local Virginia honey, the sweet heat of Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye pairs with chocolate bitters and vermouth to give this cocktail floral sweetness, warm spice, and subtle layers of dark fruit and cocoa. The result is a smooth cocktail that’s perfect for slow sipping.

Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Manhattan

2 oz Catoctin Creek Hot Honey Rye Whisky
1 oz sweet vermouth
Dash of chocolate bitters

Combine all in a mixing glass with ice, and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

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