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Woodsman
Posted: July 18, 2026
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The Woodsman is a contemporary stirred cocktail from the bitter-forward school of bartending, pairing bourbon with Cynar — the Italian amaro made from artichokes and herbs — and sweet vermouth for a drink that's simultaneously warming and bittersweet. It drinks a little like a Manhattan that spent time camping: earthier, slightly more vegetal, and deeper in the middle palate. Cynar's distinctive bitterness plays brilliantly against bourbon's caramel and vanilla, while sweet vermouth adds fruit and body. The Woodsman is perfect for drinkers who love a Manhattan but want something with more complexity and less sweetness.
Instructions
- Combine bourbon, Cynar, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.
- Strain over a large ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist, expressing the oils over the surface before placing it on the rim.