"Inspired by the decadently boozy cherry-and-chocolate German Black Forest Cake, this sweet take on the classic Manhattan is holiday-party-ready. You will have plenty of leftover syrup for other uses; it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 month...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE CHERRY SYRUP:
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1 cup sour cherry juice, plus more for rim of glass
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup kirsch (cherry-flavored liqueur)
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FOR THE MANHATTAN:
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1 tsp. cocoa powder
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1 tsp. superfine sugar
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3 oz whiskey
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4 dashes chocolate bitters
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1 pitted sour cherry, to garnish